Reeducated: meaning, definitions and examples
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reeducated
[ riːˈɛdʒʊkeɪtɪd ]
personal development
Reeducated refers to the process of teaching someone new skills or knowledge, often after they have previously been educated in a different way. This term is frequently used in the context of adult education, rehabilitation programs, and workforce training. Reeducation can involve a broad range of topics, from technical skills to social values. The goal of reeducation is to adapt one's understanding and behaviors to new or changing environments.
Synonyms
reformed, retrained, retrained.
Examples of usage
- The program was designed to reeducated former workers for new industries.
- She was reeducated in modern technology to keep her job.
- Reeducated individuals often find it easier to adapt to new social norms.
Translations
Translations of the word "reeducated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reeducado
🇮🇳 पुनः शिक्षित
🇩🇪 reeduciert
🇮🇩 direhabilitasi
🇺🇦 перепідготовлений
🇵🇱 reedukowany
🇯🇵 再教育された
🇫🇷 rééduqué
🇪🇸 reeducado
🇹🇷 yeniden eğitilmiş
🇰🇷 재교육된
🇸🇦 إعادة تأهيل
🇨🇿 přeškolený
🇸🇰 preškolený
🇨🇳 再教育的
🇸🇮 prešolan
🇮🇸 endurmennt
🇰🇿 қайта даярланған
🇬🇪 ახალგაზრდული
🇦🇿 yenidən təhsil almış
🇲🇽 reeducado
Etymology
The term 'reeducated' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'anew' and the word 'educate,' which itself comes from the Latin 'educare,' meaning 'to rear' or 'to bring up.' Historically, the concept of reeducation has roots in various educational and psychological theories that aim to change behaviors and beliefs. It gained prominence particularly in the 20th century, during social reforms and political movements that aimed at ideological conformity or rehabilitation. For instance, during the Cold War, the term was often associated with processes in totalitarian regimes that sought to enforce the state's ideology upon its citizens. Today, reeducation encompasses a more positive connotation, relating to personal development and professional training.