De desinformatie
Example: Journalisten moeten altijd de desinformatie in nieuwsberichten controleren.
Definition
"De desinformatie" refers to false or misleading information that is deliberately spread to deceive people, especially in news contexts. Journalists must always check "de desinformatie" in news reports to ensure accuracy and prevent misinformation from influencing public opinion.
Etymology
The term "de desinformatie" comes from the Dutch prefix 'de-' meaning 'the' and the word 'desinformatie,' which derives from the French 'désinformation.' This, in turn, originates from the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'informatio' meaning 'information.' Did you know? The word gained prominence during the Cold War to describe intentional spreading of false information.
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"De desinformatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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