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IDEOLOGY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word ideology. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word ideology. (close relations)
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belief
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any cognitive content held as true

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

creed
nounn
noun

• any system of principles or beliefs

• the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

doctrine
nounn
noun

• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

dogma
nounn
noun

• a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

• a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

philosophy
nounn
noun

• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

• the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

• any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation

theory
nounn
noun

• a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

• a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

• a belief that can guide behavior

principles
nounn
noun

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• a rule or standard especially of good behavior

• a basic truth or law or assumption

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• rule of personal conduct

• (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

tenets
nounn
noun

• a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

worldview
nounn
noun

• One's personal view of the world and how one interprets it.

• The totality of one's beliefs about reality.

• A general philosophy or view of life.

political orientation
nounn
noun

• an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

political theory
nounn
noun

• an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

Best Hypernyms For IDEOLOGY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ideology, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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orientation theorisation theorization

Alternatives for BELIEF

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