ideologies

noun

variants also idealogies
Definition of ideologiesnext
plural of ideology
as in doctrines
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation

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“Ideologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologies. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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