propaganda
English meaning: Propaganda
English Definition
(English)Propaganda is communication designed to influence the attitude of a community toward some cause or position. Unlike advertising, it typically promotes political or social agendas. Modern propaganda operates through social media echo chambers, disinformation campaigns, and algorithmic amplification of emotionally charged content.
English Definition
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause, ideology, or point of view. It exploits cognitive biases and emotional appeals to influence mass opinion without appealing to rational argument.
Example
“Media literacy education teaches citizens to identify propaganda techniques and evaluate information sources critically.”
In English: “Media literacy helps people identify propaganda and misinformation.”
Synonyms
- disinformation
- misinformation
- spin
Antonyms / Opposites
- factual reporting
- objective journalism
Literary Heritage
“Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.”
“Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.”
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