propaganda

noun

(derogatory) Such communication specifically when it is biased, misleading, or provoking mainly emotional responses.

(as a neutral word dated) Agitation, publicity, public communication aimed at influencing an audience and furthering an agenda.

(religion, historical) The propagation of the faith by the Catholic Church by means of missionary work etc.

Roots

propagopropag- · Latin · propagate, spread

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