Pronunciation: [ɪndˈɒktɹɪnˌe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
The word "indoctrinates" is spelled with the root word "doctrine" and the suffix "-ates." The root word is pronounced as /ˈdɑːktrɪn/ or "dahk-trin" in IPA phonetic transcription. The suffix "-ates" is pronounced as /-eɪts/ or "-ayts" in IPA phonetic transcription. The word means to teach or instruct someone in a particular belief or ideology. It is commonly used in contexts related to religion, politics, or education.
Indoctrinates is a verb derived from the noun "indoctrinate," which refers to the act of teaching or instructing someone in a particular belief, ideology, or doctrine with the intention to mold their thoughts, opinions, and behavior according to a specific agenda. When someone indoctrinates another individual, they aim to instill and reinforce a particular set of ideas, principles, or beliefs while discouraging critical thinking or dissenting viewpoints.
This process typically involves repetitive exposure to the desired beliefs or ideas, often through education, propaganda, or social conditioning. Indoctrination can occur in various contexts such as religious, political, or ideological institutions, cults, or military organizations, where individuals are subjected to a systematic, often coercive, shaping of their beliefs and perspectives.
The term "indoctrinates" refers to the action of conducting or carrying out the process of indoctrination. It implies that an individual or group is actively engaged in teaching or instilling a particular doctrine or belief system in others, often using methods that manipulate or limit their exposure to alternative perspectives. The aim is usually to create conformity and compliance with a specific ideology, fostering allegiance and loyalty to the indoctrinator's agenda. Consequently, the term inherently suggests an element of persuasion, influence, or even manipulation in the teaching process.
The word "indoctrinate" is derived from the Latin term "indoctrinatus", which is the past participle of the verb "indoctrinare". In Latin, "indoctrinare" consists of two elements: "in", which means "into", and "doctrina", meaning "teaching" or "learning". Therefore, "indoctrinare" signifies "to teach" or "to instruct". Eventually, this Latin term evolved into the word "indoctrinate" in English, which refers to the action of imparting a set of beliefs, doctrines, or principles to someone, often in a forceful or authoritative manner.
