La propaganda
Example: La propaganda política influyó mucho en las elecciones recientes.
Definition
"Propaganda" refers to information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular political cause or point of view. It often involves biased or misleading content to shape attitudes and behaviors, as in political campaigns or social movements.
Etymology
The word "propaganda" originates from the Latin term 'propagare,' meaning 'to spread' or 'to propagate.' It was first used in the context of the Catholic Church's Congregatio de Propaganda Fide in the 17th century, tasked with spreading the faith. Did you know? The term now often carries a negative connotation due to its association with manipulative communication.
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"La propaganda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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