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astroturfing

As·tro·turf·ing
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-truh-turf-ing]
    • /ˈæs trəˌtɜrf ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-truh-turf-ing]
    • /ˈæs trəˌtɜrf ɪŋ/

Definitions of astroturfing word

  • noun astroturfing a PR tactic used in politics and advertising in which actors are paid to display overt and apparently spontaneous grassroots support for a particular product, policy, or event 3
  • noun astroturfing the act or process of installing Astroturf on a surface. 1
  • noun astroturfing (usually lowercase) the deceptive tactic of simulating grassroots support for a product, cause, etc., undertaken by people or organizations with an interest in shaping public opinion: In some countries astroturfing is banned, and this includes sponsored blog posts. 1
  • noun astroturfing (US) The disguising of an orchestrated campaign as a 1
  • noun astroturfing (US) The disguising of an orchestrated campaign as a "grass-roots" event – i.e., a spontaneous upwelling of public opinion. 0

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Parts of speech for Astroturfing

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astroturfing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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