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pamphlet

 

[ ˈpæmflət ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

printed material

A small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.

Synonyms

booklet, brochure, leaflet

Examples of usage

  • He handed out pamphlets about the upcoming election.
  • The hotel provides guests with pamphlets about local attractions.
Context #2 | Noun

propaganda

A piece of writing that attempts to persuade or influence opinions, often containing biased or misleading information.

Synonyms

brochure, leaflet, propaganda

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

🇵🇱 broszura

🇯🇵 パンフレット

🇫🇷 brochure

🇪🇸 folleto

🇹🇷 broşür

🇰🇷 팸플릿

🇸🇦 كتيب

🇨🇿 brožura

🇸🇰 brožúra

🇨🇳 小册子

🇸🇮 brošura

🇮🇸 bæklingur

🇰🇿 брошюра

🇬🇪 ბროშურა

🇦🇿 broşür

🇲🇽 folleto

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,695 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.