La ideología



Example: La ideología política influyó en las decisiones del gobierno.

Definition


"La ideología" refers to a system of ideas and beliefs, especially those that form the basis of political or economic theories and policies. It shapes how individuals or groups perceive and influence social structures, as seen in political ideology affecting government decisions.

Etymology


The term "la ideología" comes from the French word 'idéologie,' coined in the late 18th century by philosopher Antoine Destutt de Tracy. It combines the Greek 'idea' (form, concept) and 'logos' (study), meaning the study of ideas. Did you know it originally aimed to establish a science of ideas?

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"La ideología" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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