C1nounpoliticsmedia
US/ˌprɑː.pəˈɡæn.də/
UK/ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/
one-sided or false information that a government or group spreads to make people support its ideas
In context
During the war, both sides used posters and radio for propaganda.
Many viewers saw the documentary as government propaganda.
Fake accounts spread propaganda on social media before the election.
Words that go with propaganda
noun + noun
- propaganda campaignThe regime launched a propaganda campaign to blame foreign enemies.
- state propagandaIndependent journalists try to challenge state propaganda.
- propaganda machineThe party's propaganda machine praised the leader every day.
adjective + noun
- political propagandaThe exhibition shows political propaganda from the Cold War.
verb + noun
- spread propagandaBots were used to spread propaganda during the campaign.
noun + preposition
- piece of propagandaCritics called the film a clever piece of propaganda.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The school organized propaganda about road safety.Correct: The school ran an awareness campaign about road safety.