Deprogrammer Meaning in English

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Definition

A deprogrammer is a person who helps someone leave a cult or change strong beliefs by challenging or undoing their brainwashing.

Usage & Nuances

Rare word, mostly used in contexts about cults or extreme belief systems; often refers to controversial or intense interventions. Less common in daily conversation. Related: 'deprogramming' (the process). Not to be confused with computer programming terms.

• Spanish: desprogramador - especialista en desprogramación (cultos)
• Portuguese (BR): desprogramador - especialista em desprogramação (seitas)
• Portuguese (PT): desprogramador - especialista em desprogramação (seitas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 去编程师 - 洗脑矫正专家
• Chinese (Traditional): 去編程師 - 洗腦矯正專家
• Hindi: डीप्रोग्रामर - ब्रेनवॉश हटाने वाला विशेषज्ञ
• Arabic: مُزيل البرمجة - أخصائي إزالة غسيل الدماغ
• Bengali: ডিপ্রোগ্রামার - মগজধোলাই বিশেযজ্ঞ (সংস্কৃতি/বিশ্বাস পরিবর্তনকারি)
• Russian: депрограммист
• Japanese: 脱洗脳者（だつせんのうしゃ）
• Vietnamese: người giải trừ tẩy não
• Korean: 탈세뇌 상담가
• Turkish: deprogramcı
• Urdu: ڈی پروگرامر
• Indonesian: deprogrammer - ahli deprogram (penghilang pengaruh sekte)

Example Sentences

The cult hired lawyers when they heard about the deprogrammer.

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His parents called a deprogrammer to help him leave the group.

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Being a deprogrammer is a risky and emotional job.

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A deprogrammer talked to the family about their son's beliefs.

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After months in the cult, he finally agreed to meet with a deprogrammer.

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Some people believe a deprogrammer can make a real difference, while others say it's too aggressive.

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