ideology
Pronunciation:
/ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː//aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/noun
Definitions
Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.
Example: A dictatorship, in order to secure its reign, bans things that do not conform to its ideology.
The study of the origin and nature of ideas.