itikadi

How to say it

Meaning

a system of beliefs or ideology that guides how a person or group thinks and acts.

Good to know

common in political speech, e.g. itikadi ya kisiasa, political ideology.

Examples

• Chama hicho kina itikadi ya kijamaa.That party has a socialist ideology.
• Itikadi yao ilibadilika baada ya vita.Their ideology changed after the war.
• Je, unaunga mkono itikadi hiyo?Do you support that ideology?
• Vijana wengi walivutiwa na itikadi mpya.Many young people were drawn to the new ideology.