The propaganda
Example: The propaganda during the war influenced many people's opinions.
Definition
The propaganda refers to information, especially biased or misleading, spread to promote a political cause or point of view. It is often used during conflicts or political campaigns to influence public opinion and shape attitudes, as seen in the propaganda during the war that influenced many people's opinions.
Etymology
The word "propaganda" originates from the Latin term 'propagare,' meaning 'to spread or propagate.' It was first used in the 17th century by the Catholic Church's 'Congregatio de Propaganda Fide' to describe efforts to spread religious doctrine. Over time, "propaganda" evolved to denote any organized effort to influence public opinion.
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"The propaganda" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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