Propaganda

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Propaganda \Prop`a*gan"da\, n. [Abbrev. fr. L. de propaganda
     fide: cf. F. propagande. See {Propagate}.]
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     1. (R. C. Ch.)
        (a) A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622,
            charged with the management of missions.


        (b) The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban
            VIII. (1623-1644) to educate priests for missions in
            all parts of the world.
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     2. Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular
        doctrine or a system of principles.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  propaganda
       n : information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some
           cause