Definition of propaganda Propaganda

/pɹɑˌpʌgæˈndʌ/ - [prapugandu] - Prop•a•gan•da

We found 8 definitions of propaganda from 6 different sources.

What does propaganda mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: propagandas

propaganda - information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause

info, information (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"

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Wiktionary

propaganda (Noun)
A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

propaganda (n.)
A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions.
propaganda (n.)
The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623-1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.
propaganda (n.)
Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

propaganda
Psychological images and rhetoric developed to specifically persuade the masses to a particular point of view.

Wikipedia

Propaganda is information. This information has been designed to make people feel a certain way or to believe a certain thing. The information is usually political.

It is hard to tell whether the information is true or false. Very often, the information is confusing and unfair.

The word 'propaganda' comes from Latin. At first, it meant 'ideas to be spread around'. But in First World War, it came to mean 'political ideas that are supposed to be misleading'.

Propaganda is like advertising in some ways. But advertising is usually trying to sell something and propaganda is usually political and used by states or political parties, not private companies.

Propaganda is often used during wars. There it can be very useful. It can take the form of posters, TV advertisements, and radio announcements. Sometimes it keeps the people of a country happy - telling them that their country is fighting well and telling them how important it is that the enemy is defeated. Sometimes it tries to make people hate the enemy. The information could tell people that the enemy is evil or make them seem not human. Sometimes a government gives propaganda to the enemy - telling them that the war is going badly for them and that they should stop fighting.

When a country is not at war, propaganda can still be used. The government may use propaganda to change what people think about a political situation. A group may try to change the way people act towards an issue.

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