Reeducate: meaning, definitions and examples
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reeducate
[ ˌriːˈɛdʒʊkeɪt ]
education context
To reeducate means to educate a person again or to modify their understanding, beliefs, or behaviors through a new educational experience. This term is often used in contexts where individuals need to be taught anew, either due to changes in societal norms, laws, or due to a personal transformation. Reeducation is commonly associated with programs that aim to encourage new ways of thinking or behaving. These can be implemented in various settings, including rehabilitation centers, vocational training, or social integration programs.
Synonyms
correct, rehabilitate, retrain, teach anew.
Examples of usage
- The organization aims to reeducate former offenders.
- She decided to reeducate herself about environmental issues.
- The school program was designed to reeducate students on healthy eating.
- The veterans' group focuses on reeducating former soldiers for civilian life.
Translations
Translations of the word "reeducate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reeducar
🇮🇳 पुनः शिक्षा देना
🇩🇪 rehabilitieren
🇮🇩 mendidik kembali
🇺🇦 перенавчати
🇵🇱 reedukować
🇯🇵 再教育する
🇫🇷 rééduquer
🇪🇸 reeducar
🇹🇷 yeniden eğitmek
🇰🇷 재교육하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تأهيل
🇨🇿 přeškolit
🇸🇰 preškoľovať
🇨🇳 再教育
🇸🇮 preučiti
🇮🇸 endurmenntun
🇰🇿 қайта тәрбиелеу
🇬🇪 ახალი განათლება
🇦🇿 yenidən təhsil vermək
🇲🇽 reeducar
Etymology
The term 'reeducate' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'educate' which comes from the Latin word 'educare', meaning 'to bring up or raise'. The first recorded use of 'educate' dates back to the late 15th century. Over the centuries, 'educate' evolved to encompass a variety of meanings, including formal instruction and the broader process of intellectual development. The specific application of 'reeducate' emerged in the 20th century, particularly in contexts of political and social rehabilitation, following significant historical events such as wars and revolutions where populations needed to be reintegrated or adjusted to new societal norms. The growing focus on mental health and rehabilitation in modern education contexts has further popularized the term, as it is seen as a crucial component in helping individuals adjust to new life circumstances.