Propaganda - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Propaganda :  (noun)

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

Based on WordNet 2.0

Propaganda : \Prop`a*gan"da\, n. [Abbrev. fr. L. de propaganda fide: cf. F. propagande. See Propagate.] 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.

2. Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Propaganda

alvaro_dias: @PauloCursino Como o DVD do Lula custará 10 reais? A Propaganda eleitoral no Brasil por lei deve ser gratuita!!!
Marcela_Britto: RT @pedromlf: Incrível! RT @Guto_ A melhor Propaganda quem faz são as pessoas. Viral da Troller que nada: http://tiny.cc/7VJL4
Deeh_Cristhina: www.vidademoleque.com.br hge saiu o 3 blogueiro o/ (fazendo Propaganda)
Copyright 2009 wordIQ.com - Privacy Policy  :: Terms of Use  :: Contact Us  :: About Us