Word
propaganda
Phoneticspro·pa·gan·da, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡændə/
UK/pɹˌɒpɐɡˈændɐ/
In Japanese
propaganda
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Definitions
01biased political information
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. information that is spread to influence people's opinions, often by hiding the truth or using emotions.
n. information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view. Uncountable in modern usage.
“The government used propaganda to convince the public that the war was necessary.”
“State-controlled media outlets often disseminate propaganda designed to discredit political opponents and consolidate domestic support for the ruling party.”
02religious dissemination
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Religion Formal · Technical
n. the organized spreading of religious beliefs or doctrines.
n. the systematic propagation of a doctrine or information, specifically in a religious context. Historically neutral but now largely superseded by the political sense.
“The church established a new office for the propaganda of their faith abroad.”
“The historical study of religious propaganda reveals how seventeenth-century institutions managed the spread of theological doctrine across new colonies.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “propaganda” in context.
Verb
01. churn out propaganda
“The ministry continues to churn out propaganda despite the growing public skepticism.”
verb + adv + noun
02. counter the propaganda
“Independent journalists are working hard to counter the propaganda spread by the government.”
verb + noun
03. disseminate propaganda
“The regime used state-controlled media to disseminate propaganda to the rural population.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. blatant propaganda
“The documentary was criticized for being nothing more than blatant propaganda for the ruling party.”
adj + noun
05. insidious propaganda
“Social media algorithms can inadvertently promote insidious propaganda that polarizes society.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. barrage of propaganda
“Citizens were subjected to a constant barrage of propaganda during the weeks leading up to the conflict.”
noun + of + noun
07. propaganda machine
“The entire state propaganda machine was mobilized to ensure a high turnout for the election.”
noun + noun
Usage
Takes a singular verb. Frequently collocates with verbs such as 'spread', 'disseminate', or 'broadcast'.
Real-World Examples
“Especially because state propaganda is dedicated to presenting the "supreme leader" as a selfless man who always puts the nation first.” “She argued that the movement cannot be detached from the society in which the students grew up – one shaped by nationalist propaganda and the legacy of the 1990s wars.” “A spokesman for one of the group's UK campaigners denies being part of any propaganda campaign.” Etymology
From New Latin prōpāganda, properly the ablative feminine gerundive of Latin prōpāgō ("propagate"). The term entered English in full ecclesiastical dress: the Congregātiō dē Prōpāgandā Fidē, a committee of cardinals established in 1622 by Gregory XV to supervise foreign missions, literally "congregation for propagating the faith". The committee survives; the shorthand took on a life of its own.
The modern political sense dates from World War I. It was not originally pejorative.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
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