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- [prop-uh-gan-duh]
- /ˌprɒp əˈgæn də/
- /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/
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- [prop-uh-gan-duh]
- /ˌprɒp əˈgæn də/
Definitions of propaganda word
- noun propaganda information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc. 1
- noun propaganda the deliberate spreading of such information, rumors, etc. 1
- noun propaganda the particular doctrines or principles propagated by an organization or movement. 1
- noun propaganda Roman Catholic Church. a committee of cardinals, established in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV, having supervision over foreign missions and the training of priests for these missions. a school (College of Propaganda) established by Pope Urban VIII for the education of priests for foreign missions. 1
- noun propaganda Archaic. an organization or movement for the spreading of propaganda. 1
- noun propaganda biased information to promote certain ideas 1
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Origin of propaganda
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
1710-20; < New Latin, short for congregātiō dē propāgandā fidē congregation for propagating the faith; propāgandā, ablative singular feminine gerundive of propāgāre; see propagate
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Parts of speech for Propaganda
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propaganda popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propaganda
noun propaganda
- advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
- ammo — Ammo is ammunition for guns and other weapons.
- big noise — Someone who is a big noise has an important position in a group or organization.
- billings — Josh (dʒɑʃ ) ; jäsh) (pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw) 1818-85; U.S. humorist
- build-up — the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
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