As long as we're devolving into argument by dictionary, we might as well cut straight to the root. A Google search for the term gives us: ideology (n) a sys

As long as we're devolving into argument by dictionary, we might as well cut straight to the root. A Google search for the term gives us: ideology (n) a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy Which I'd say is a pretty darn decent definition, and corresponds very well with vernacular usage.