noun phrase · academic
political ideology
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl aɪˈdɪələdʒi/po·LIT·ical i·DEO·lo·gy
A set of beliefs and values that shape political behaviour and policy preferences.
Examples
“His political ideology emphasised welfare provision and strong public services.”
“Understanding voters' political ideologies helps predict election outcomes.”
“Textbooks discuss how political ideology affects media coverage.”
Band 8 sentence
“A country's dominant political ideology often shapes its welfare policies and attitudes toward market regulation.”
Collocations
- political ideology influences voting behaviour
- shift in political ideology
Word family
Common mistakes
politic ideology→political ideology
ideology politics→political ideology
Say it for a higher band
5political belief→6political stance→7+political ideology
Synonyms
political belief system
Easily confused
political stance
“The minister clarified his political stance on immigration.”
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