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indoctrination

/ˌɪndəktrɪˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does indoctrination mean?

noun

The process of making someone believe or accept an idea or set of ideas without questioning or critical evaluation, often through repetition or coercion.

Example

"The government's indoctrination of the population with nationalist ideology was widely criticized by human rights groups."

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