indoctrination (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌdɒk.trɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of teaching a person or a group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.

Examples

• The school was accused of political indoctrination.

• His early indoctrination into the military way of thinking was hard to shake.

• The propaganda aimed at the indoctrination of the youth was very effective.

How to Use indoctrination

indoctrination of (prepositional phrase)

The target of the indoctrination process. — "The indoctrination of the young into extremist views is a serious concern."

indoctrination into (prepositional phrase)

The belief system or ideology being taught. — "His indoctrination into the cult took several months."

Synonyms of indoctrination

Words with a similar meaning to indoctrination:

• teaching
• instruction
• brainwashing
• indoctrination

Antonyms of indoctrination

Words with the opposite meaning to indoctrination:

• education
• enlightenment

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