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propaganda

/ˈprɑpəˌgændə/
/prɒpəˈgændə/
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Other forms: propagandas

Propaganda is the spreading of information in support of a cause. It’s not so important whether the information is true or false or if the cause is just or not — it’s all propaganda.

The word propaganda is often used in a negative sense, especially for politicians who make false claims to get elected or spread rumors to get their way. In fact, any campaign that is used to persuade can be called propaganda.

Definitions of propaganda
  1. noun
    information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
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    types:
    agitprop
    political propaganda (especially communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema
    type of:
    info, information
    a message received and understood
Pronunciation
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/ˈprɑpəˌgændə/
UK
/prɒpəˈgændə/
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