Definition

A person who teaches or influences others to accept a particular set of beliefs or ideas, often without questioning them.

Example

The indoctrinator led the group in discussions about their core beliefs.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who acts like an indoctrinator?

Yeah, I think I have. They just push their ideas too hard.

It's strange how some people can be so convincing as an indoctrinator.

Right? It makes you wonder how they really believe what they say.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indoctrinator → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "doctrina" (from Latin, meaning teaching or doctrine) and "-tor" (a suffix indicating an agent or doer). The word refers to someone who teaches or instills a particular doctrine or belief into others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is putting a specific 'teaching' ('doctrina') 'into' ('in-') others' minds — that's what an indoctrinator does.

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