Indoctrination
/ɪnˌdɒk.trɪˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
Did you know?The roots of 'indoctrination' suggest a deep link to ancient practices of persuasion and control, echoing the power of belief systems throughout history.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
doctrina
“Teaching or instruction, often implying a set of beliefs.”
Middle French
French
doctrination
“The act of teaching or instructing in a specific doctrine.”
Early Modern English
English
indoctrinate
“To instruct in a doctrine or set of beliefs, often with a connotation of bias.”
19th Century
English
indoctrination
“The systematic teaching of a doctrine, particularly in a manner that discourages critical thinking.”