Synonyms of ideology

ideology

noun

ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jē 

variants also idealogy

as in philosophy

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group

members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philosophy
• doctrine
• creed
• gospel
• dogma
• axiom
• theory
• manifesto
• testament
• credo
• tenet
• metaphysic
• watchword

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ideology

Iran and Saudi Arabia represent competing religious ideologies and have been locked in a regional rivalry for decades, culminating in an outright confrontation earlier this year after the US and Israel launched a war on the Islamic Republic. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

This seemed to be the overriding ideology of every Pageant performer, who often began and ended their movements in silence, letting the choreography arrive at pure gesture. — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026

Her decision to vote for Eisenkot wasn’t easy in a place where Likud support is a matter of identity more than ideology. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

During the debate, which has now concluded, both candidates cast the campaign as a battle of ideologies. — New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026