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This dimension groups ideologies by the era in which they first emerged. Wikipedia notes the word ideology was coined in 1796 "as the 'science of ideas' to develop a rational system of ideas," itself a product of a specific historical moment. Browsing by origin era lets a visitor compare ideologies that arose in the same period.

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Era of Emergence
1798 1
Origin Era
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1. Nationalism (Wikipedia)
WikipediaNationalism, Terminology section
Quote, Nationalism, Terminology section
Nationalism as derived from the noun designating 'nations' is a newer word in the English language, dating to around 1798.
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