La propaganda
Example: Durante la guerra, la propaganda influyó en la opinión pública.
Definition
"La propaganda" refers to information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause, especially during times of conflict or political unrest. It often aims to persuade people to support a specific agenda or viewpoint.
Etymology
The word "la propaganda" originates from the Latin term 'propagare,' meaning 'to spread or propagate.' It was first used in a formal sense by the Catholic Church's congregation in the 17th century to describe missionary activities. Over time, it came to describe the spread of ideas or information to influence public opinion, especially in political or historical contexts.
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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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