# propagandist

/ˌpɹɑpəˈɡændəst/ (US) · /pɹˌɒpɐɡˈændɪst/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/propagandist
Updated: 2026-10-12

## Definition

a person who creates or spreads information that is designed to influence how people think. This information is often biased or misleading and is used to support a political cause or government.

For teachers: a person who disseminates information, ideas, or rumours deliberately to further a specific cause or damage an opposing one. Often carries a negative connotation of manipulation or intellectual dishonesty.

## Examples

- The government hired a propagandist to improve its public image.
- During the war, each side employed a chief propagandist to ensure the citizens remained loyal and supportive of the military effort.
- Historians often debate whether the filmmaker was a true believer in the regime's ideology or merely a talented propagandist seeking professional advancement.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a pejorative to discredit an opponent's messaging.

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