propaganda Definition

propaganda
noun

1a. The organized circulation by a political group, etc of doctrine, information, misinformation, rumour or opinion, intended to influence public feeling, raise public awareness, bring about reform, etc;
1b. The material circulated in this way.
2. A Roman Catholic congregation (sense 4) responsible for foreign missions and the training of missionaries.

Form: Propaganda

Derivative: propagandist
noun

Etymology: 18c: Italian, from the Latin Congregatio de propaganda fide congregation for propagating the faith.