La desinformació
Example: La desinformació pot afectar greument la confiança en els mitjans.
Definition
"La desinformació" refers to the deliberate spreading of false or misleading information, often to deceive or manipulate public opinion. It is a significant concern in journalism as it can seriously damage trust in media and distort the perception of reality.
Etymology
The term "la desinformació" comes from the Catalan prefix 'des-' meaning 'opposite' or 'lack of,' combined with 'informació,' meaning 'information.' It literally means the lack or negation of truthful information, highlighting its role in spreading misleading or false content.
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"La desinformació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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