ideolohiya
ideoloHIya with stress marks
ideology
Usage Note
Ideolohiya is borrowed via Spanish from Greek and is used in political, academic, and journalistic contexts. In the Philippines it appears frequently in discussions of political parties, social movements, and governance, with a formal to semi-formal register.
Examples
" Malinaw ang ideolohiya ng partido. "
Natural Translation
The party's ideology is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the ideology of-the party.
" Iba ang ideolohiya ng dalawang partido. "
Natural Translation
The two parties have different ideologies.
Literal Translation
Different the ideology of-the two parties.
" Madalas magtalo ang mga mag-aaral tungkol sa ideolohiyang dapat sundin ng pamahalaan sa panahon ng krisis. "
Natural Translation
Students often argue about the ideology the government should follow in a time of crisis.
Literal Translation
Often argue the students about the ideology that should follow the government in time of crisis.
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