อุดมการณ์
ideology
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- 1 ideology、guiding principles、ideals
It refers to a set of ideals and principles that guides how a person, group, or society thinks and acts.
ideology、guiding principles、ideals
A system of ideals or principles that gives direction to the actions of a person, organization, or political group.
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อุดมการณ์ทางการเมือง ùdomkaan thaaŋ kaan mʉaŋ political ideology อุดมการณ์ทางการเมือง details
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เรามีอุดมการณ์เดียวกัน raw mii ùdomkaan diaw kan We share the same ideals. เรามีอุดมการณ์เดียวกัน details
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เขายึดมั่นในอุดมการณ์ khǎw yʉ́t mân nay ùdomkaan He remains firmly committed to his principles. เขายึดมั่นในอุดมการณ์ details
Learning notes
Explanation
This noun is stronger than a mere opinion or preference. It describes ideals and principles that shape what someone considers desirable and how they act to achieve it. In politics, “ideology” is often the best translation; for an individual or organization, “guiding principles,” “ideals,” or “convictions” may fit better. Common combinations include มีอุดมการณ์ (have ideals), ยึดมั่นในอุดมการณ์ (remain committed to one's principles), and ต่อสู้เพื่ออุดมการณ์ (fight for an ideal or cause).
Usage
It commonly appears in discussions of political parties, social movements, organizational principles, and the convictions behind a person's work or activism. It is frequent in news, speeches, and formal commentary, but it can also be used in serious everyday conversations about one's beliefs or purpose.
Caution
It is normally too strong for a temporary opinion or everyday preference. When referring specifically to an ideal state, model, or perfect form rather than action-guiding principles, อุดมคติ may be more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 ideology synonyms
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อุดมคติ focuses on an ideal state or model to aspire to. อุดมการณ์ refers more broadly to ideals or principles that guide thought and action.