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prop·a·gan·da
\ˌpräpəˈgandə, -gaan- also ˌprōp- sometimes ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
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Etymology: New Latin (in Congregatio de propaganda fide Congregation for propagating the faith — an organization established by Pope Gregory XV in 1622 to take charge of Catholic missionary activity), from Latin, abl. singular feminine of propagandus, gerundive of propagare to propagate
1. archaic : a group or movement organized for spreading a particular doctrine or system of principles
2. : dissemination of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
< steady erosion of Socialist propaganda about the wrongs done to the people — Roy Lewis & Angus Maude >
3.
a. : doctrines, ideas, arguments, facts, or allegations spread by deliberate effort through any medium of communication in order to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause
< brushed aside the peace proposals as mere propaganda >
b. : a public action or display having the purpose or the effect of furthering or hindering a cause
< distribution of free food parcels … is the first successful piece of propaganda that the Western Powers have thought up — New Statesman & Nation >
Synonyms: see publicity |