Pamphlet: meaning, definitions and examples
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pamphlet
[ ˈpæmflət ]
printed material
A small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He handed out pamphlets about the upcoming election.
- The hotel provides guests with pamphlets about local attractions.
propaganda
A piece of writing that attempts to persuade or influence opinions, often containing biased or misleading information.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pamphlet was full of propaganda designed to sway voters.
- They distributed pamphlets promoting their political agenda.
Translations
Translations of the word "pamphlet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 folheto
🇮🇳 पुस्तिका
🇩🇪 Broschüre
🇮🇩 brosur
🇺🇦 брошура
- буклет
- памфлет
🇵🇱 broszura
- ulotka
- pamflet
🇯🇵 パンフレット
🇫🇷 brochure
- dépliant
- pamphlet
🇪🇸 folleto
🇹🇷 broşür
🇰🇷 팸플릿
🇸🇦 كتيب
🇨🇿 brožura
- leták
- pamflet
🇸🇰 brožúra
- leták
- pamflet
🇨🇳 小册子
🇸🇮 brošura
- letak
- pamflet
🇮🇸 bæklingur
🇰🇿 брошюра
- буклет
- памфлет
🇬🇪 ბროშურა
🇦🇿 broşür
- buklet
- pamflet
🇲🇽 folleto
Word origin
The word 'pamphlet' originated from the Late Latin 'pamphletus', meaning 'a small book'. Pamphlets have been used throughout history as a means of spreading information, propaganda, and ideas. They became particularly popular during the Reformation and Enlightenment periods, when they were used to disseminate religious and political views. Pamphlets played a significant role in shaping public opinion and sparking debates on various social issues.