Propaganda: meaning, definitions and examples
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propaganda
[ หprษห.pษหษกรฆn.dษ ]
political
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
Synonyms
disinformation, misinformation, persuasion
Examples of usage
- The government's propaganda machine was in full swing during the election campaign.
- The dictator used propaganda to manipulate the minds of the people.
media
Material used to promote a particular ideology or point of view, often through mass media.
Synonyms
advertising, promotion, publicity
Examples of usage
- The advertisement was criticized for its use of propaganda to sell the product.
- The documentary was accused of being propaganda for a specific agenda.
historical
A systematic effort to spread particular beliefs or opinions, often by a government or organization.
Synonyms
brainwashing, campaign, indoctrination
Examples of usage
- During the war, both sides engaged in propaganda to boost morale and gain support.
- Propaganda posters were used to rally the population behind the cause.
Translations
Translations of the word "propaganda" in other languages:
๐ต๐น propaganda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Propaganda
๐ฎ๐ฉ propaganda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฟะฐะณะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ propaganda
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใใฌใณใ
๐ซ๐ท propagande
๐ช๐ธ propaganda
๐น๐ท propaganda
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุนุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ propaganda
๐ธ๐ฐ propaganda
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎฃไผ
๐ธ๐ฎ propaganda
๐ฎ๐ธ รกrรณรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะฟะฐะณะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษbliฤat
๐ฒ๐ฝ propaganda
Word origin
The word 'propaganda' originated from the Latin word 'propagare', which means 'to spread' or 'to propagate'. It first appeared in English in the 18th century with a neutral connotation of promoting a particular doctrine or system. However, its usage became more associated with biased or misleading information in the 20th century, particularly in the context of political manipulation and mass persuasion.