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ideology Synonyms

Another word for ideology

Choosing another word for ideology depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Usage Example

"The two political parties are divided by fundamentally different economic ideologies."

Strongest
doctrine
Strong
philosophy
worldview
creed
credo
dogma
ethos
tenets

• noun (Context 2)

The set of beliefs, values, and attitudes characteristic of a specific social group, class, or individual.

Usage Example

"Her artistic work challenges the prevailing cultural worldview of her generation."

Strong
worldview
mindset
ethos
outlook
mentality

Opposites of ideology

The opposite of ideology shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pragmatism
See all opposites of ideology

• Nearby Words

ideological
ideologically
ideologue
ideology
idiocracy
idiocy
idiom

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ideology. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ideology
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