Definition

A person who teaches or instills an idea, habit, or principle in someone else, often through repetition or persistent instruction.

Example

The teacher acted as an inculcator, helping her students understand the importance of honesty.

Conversation

I think being an inculcator of good values is really important.

Absolutely! It shapes how people think and act.

Yeah, I feel like we all need a little guidance sometimes.

For sure, especially when it comes to making decisions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inculcator → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "culcare" (meaning to tread or press). The word refers to someone who instills or impresses ideas or values into someone else, as if treading them into the mind.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'pressing' ('culcare') ideas 'into' ('in-') another person's mind — that's why inculcator means a person who instills ideas.

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