Definition

The process of teaching someone to accept a set of beliefs or ideas without questioning them.

Example

The school was criticized for its methods of indoctrination in the classroom.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how indoctrination affects people's beliefs?

Yeah, it’s interesting how we can be shaped by our surroundings.

Exactly! I think awareness of indoctrination is key to forming our own opinions.

Definitely! It helps us think critically about what we accept as true.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indoctrination → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "doctrina" (from Latin, meaning teaching or doctrine) and the suffix "-tion" (meaning the action or process of). The word refers to the process of teaching or instilling a doctrine or belief into someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'teaching' ('doctrina') something 'into' ('in-') someone — that's why indoctrination means instilling beliefs.

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