1. plural of indoctrination; the process of teaching a person or group to accept beliefs uncritically, especially political or religious ones
Usage: usually used in a critical or disapproving context
2. plural of indoctrination; instruction or training in a particular set of beliefs or principles
Usage: can be neutral when referring to systematic teaching

Examples

• The cult's indoctrinations made it difficult for members to think independently.
• Military indoctrinations aim to instill discipline and loyalty in recruits.
• Critics argue that excessive indoctrinations in schools can limit students' ability to question authority.
• Religious indoctrinations vary widely across different faith communities.
• The program's indoctrinations focused on teaching company values to new employees.
• Historical indoctrinations under authoritarian regimes had lasting effects on society.