Pamphleted: meaning, definitions and examples
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pamphleted
[ ˈpæmf.lɪt.ɪd ]
distributing literature
Pamphleted refers to the act of distributing pamphlets, which are small booklets or brochures that provide information, often about a specific topic or issue. This term emphasizes the action of providing promotional or informative material to a wider audience.
Synonyms
circulated, distributed, handed out.
Examples of usage
- The organization pamphleted the neighborhood to raise awareness about the event.
- She spent the afternoon pamphleting for the local charity.
- Volunteers pamphleted the community about the upcoming election.
Translations
Translations of the word "pamphleted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 panfletado
🇮🇳 पैम्फलेटेड
🇩🇪 pamphletiert
🇮🇩 dipampangkan
🇺🇦 памфлетований
🇵🇱 rozpowszechniony w formie ulotki
🇯🇵 パンフレット化された
🇫🇷 pamphleté
🇪🇸 difundido en forma de folleto
🇹🇷 broşür haline getirilmiş
🇰🇷 팜플렛화된
🇸🇦 مطبوع على شكل كتيب
🇨🇿 pamfletovaný
🇸🇰 letákovaný
🇨🇳 宣传册形式的
🇸🇮 pamfletiran
🇮🇸 bæklingur
🇰🇿 памфлеттелген
🇬🇪 პამფლეტური
🇦🇿 pamfletləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 difundido en forma de folleto
Etymology
The word 'pamphlet' comes from the French word 'pamphlet', which itself has its roots in the Latin term 'pamphilus', a term originally used in the 12th century to refer to a specific kind of short poem or commentary on a specific topic. The revival of interest in pamphleting grew during the Renaissance, as printing technology made it easier to produce and distribute these small booklets. By the 17th century, pamphlets became a popular medium for promoting political ideas, disseminating news, and stimulating public debate. The action of 'pamphleting' thus developed as a means for activists, marketers, and educators to reach wider audiences, supporting various movements and ideologies through printed material, continuing into contemporary usage where it remains an important tool in advocacy and communication.