propaganda

English

/ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/, [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də], [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də]

noun
Definitions
  • A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.

Etymology

Derived from Latin propāganda, propāgō (propagate).

Origin

Latin

propāgō

Gloss

propagate

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