Reeducating: meaning, definitions and examples

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reeducating

 

[ riːˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social reform

Reeducating refers to the process of teaching someone again or providing further education to modify their thoughts or behaviors. This is often applied in various settings, such as correcting outdated beliefs or ideologies. It can involve methods aimed at rehabilitating individuals or groups who may have been misinformed or have engaged in harmful activities. The objective is to instill new knowledge, perspectives, and practices. Reeducation is commonly associated with psychological rehabilitation, educational reform programs, or even political agendas.

Synonyms

educating anew, reforming, rehabilitating, retraining

Examples of usage

  • The program focuses on reeducating offenders to help them integrate into society.
  • Reeducating employees about company policies can improve workplace dynamics.
  • The initiative aims at reeducating children about environmental responsibilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "reeducating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reeducação

🇮🇳 पुनः शिक्षा देना

🇩🇪 Umerziehung

🇮🇩 mengajarkan kembali

🇺🇦 перепідготовка

🇵🇱 reedukacja

🇯🇵 再教育

🇫🇷 rééducation

🇪🇸 reeducación

🇹🇷 yeniden eğitim

🇰🇷 재교육

🇸🇦 إعادة التعليم

🇨🇿 přeškolení

🇸🇰 preškoľovanie

🇨🇳 再教育

🇸🇮 ponovna izobrazba

🇮🇸 endurmenntun

🇰🇿 қайта білім беру

🇬🇪 გადამზადება

🇦🇿 yenidən təhsil

🇲🇽 reeducación

Etymology

The term 'reeducating' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back,' and the word 'educate,' which comes from the Latin 'educare.' 'Educare' originally meant 'to rear' or 'to bring up,' and it encompasses the act of imparting knowledge or training. Often in historical contexts, reeducation has been implemented as a means to reshape the ideologies and beliefs of individuals, especially following significant societal or political changes. One prominent example is the reeducation camps established in various countries during the 20th century, where individuals were subjected to intense ideological indoctrination. Over time, the concept of reeducation evolved to encompass educational techniques aimed at various groups, from juvenile delinquents to employees requiring skill transformation. Today, reeducation remains a relevant concept within the realms of education, psychology, and social reform.