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propaganda

/propaˈɡan.da/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,344

Meaning

propaganda

  • information spread to influence opinions
  • organized promotion of an idea or cause

In a sentence

Il documentario analizza la propaganda nei media.

The documentary analyzes propaganda in the media.

Riconosci la propaganda quando la vedi online?

Do you recognize propaganda when you see it online?

Quel messaggio non è semplice informazione, è propaganda.

That message is not simple information, it is propaganda.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
propagandafeminine · singular
propagandefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually has a negative meaning in modern Italian.
  • Different from pubblicità, which usually means advertising.
  • Often used with fare propaganda or propaganda contro/per qualcosa.

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