イデオロギー
also: イデオロギ
Meanings
1
Refers to a systematic set of beliefs, ideas, or doctrines, often political or social. Used in academic and everyday contexts.
from German Ideologie
His ideology is close to socialism.
Ideological conflicts can sometimes lead to war.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のイデオロギーthe ideology of/behind something
This party's ideology is hard to understand.
- イデオロギーに基づくto be based on an ideology
That policy is based on a particular ideology.
- イデオロギー的〈事〉ideological (matter, conflict, etc.)
There is an ideological conflict between the two countries.
- イデオロギーを押し付けるto force an ideology on someone
The government tried to impose a particular ideology on the people.