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Meaning of Indoctrinate
The primary meaning of the word "indoctrinate" is to teach someone to accept a particular set of beliefs or ideas, often in a way that is considered forceful or unobjective.
Definitions
- To teach someone to accept a particular set of beliefs or ideas, often in a way that is considered forceful or unobjective, according to Oxford Languages.
- * The act of indoctrinating someone with a particular set of beliefs or ideas.
Etymology of Indoctrinate
The word "indoctrinate" has its roots in the 17th century, derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "doctrina" (meaning "teaching" or "doctrine"), with the suffix "-ate" added to form a verb, according to Oxford Languages.
Historically, the term was used to describe the process of teaching someone the principles of a particular religion or ideology.
Example Uses
- The cult leader attempted to indoctrinate new members with the group's radical beliefs.
- * The organization was accused of trying to indoctrinate children with extremist ideologies through their educational programs.
- * The government was criticized for its efforts to indoctrinate citizens with nationalist propaganda.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
liberate
free
emancipate
enlighten
inform
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neutral
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questioning
inquiring
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