ideology /īd- or id-i-olˈə-ji/

1. The science of ideas, metaphysics
2. Abstract speculation
3. Visionary speculation
4. A body of ideas, usu political and/or economic, forming the basis of a national or sectarian policy
5. Way of thinking

ideologˈic /-lojˈ/ or ideologˈical adjective

1. Of or relating to an ideology
2. Arising from or concerned with rival ideologies

ideologˈically adverb

ideolˈogist noun

1. A person occupied with ideas or an idea
2. A theorist or visionary
3. A supporter of a particular ideology

idˈeologue noun (usu derogatory)

A doctrinaire adherent of an ideology

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