C1noun 3K

Propaganda

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/"]/

Meaning of Propaganda

ideas or statements that may be false or present only one side of an argument that are used in order to gain support for a political leader, party, etc.

In simple words: Information that is spread to help or hurt an idea or person.

Propaganda in a sentence

• enemy propaganda
• a propaganda campaign
• He has been listening to his own propaganda for so long that he is in danger of believing it.
• Soviet propaganda against Fascism
• The Olympics were of great propaganda value to the regime.
• The film was made in 1938 for propaganda purposes.
• The papers were full of political propaganda about nationalization.
• The pirate radio station broadcast anti-government propaganda.
• the lies that were spewed out by the regime's propaganda machine
• This document is pure party propaganda.

How to use Propaganda

Used in political contexts to describe biased or misleading information intended to promote a specific agenda. Avoid in academic writing where neutrality is required.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pro-' (for) and 'paganda' (a band of people): a band spreading ideas.

Related words

Collocations with Propaganda

• government
• official
• party
• broadcast
• counter
• spread
• battle
• campaign
• effort
• somebody’s own propaganda
• propaganda  about
• propaganda  against

Synonyms for Propaganda

• misinformation
• indoctrination
• publicity
• spin
• promotion

Opposites of Propaganda

• truth
• fact

Common mistakes with Propaganda

• Confused with 'advertisement' which is generally more neutral.
• Mixing up with 'propagate', which means to spread or promote ideas but does not carry negative connotations.

Frequently asked questions about Propaganda

What does Propaganda mean?

Information that is spread to help or hurt an idea or person.

What is the definition of Propaganda?

ideas or statements that may be false or present only one side of an argument that are used in order to gain support for a political leader, party, etc.

How do you use Propaganda in a sentence?

enemy propaganda

Can you give another example of Propaganda?

a propaganda campaign

What are synonyms for Propaganda?

Common alternatives include misinformation, indoctrination, publicity, spin, promotion.

What is the opposite of Propaganda?

Opposite meanings include truth, fact.

What words go with Propaganda?

It commonly pairs with government, official, party, broadcast, counter, spread, battle, campaign, effort, somebody’s own propaganda, propaganda  about, propaganda  against.

What are common mistakes when using Propaganda?

Confused with 'advertisement' which is generally more neutral. Mixing up with 'propagate', which means to spread or promote ideas but does not carry negative connotations.

How do you pronounce Propaganda?

US: /["/ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/"]/, UK: /["/ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Propaganda?

Used in political contexts to describe biased or misleading information intended to promote a specific agenda. Avoid in academic writing where neutrality is required.

What CEFR level is Propaganda?

"Propaganda" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.