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['prɔpə'gændə] n  | |
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Beeinflussung f |
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Propaganda f; Reklame f; Werbung f |
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Propaganda refers to information, rumours, ideas, and artwork spread intentionally to help or harm another group, belief, institution, or government. The term's connotations are generally negative. |
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Any information, ideas, doctrines, or special appeals disseminated to influence the opinion, emotions, attitudes, or behavior of any specified group in order to benefit the sponsor either directly or indirectly. Propaganda is said:. 1. Black. Propaganda which purports to emanate from a source other than the true one. 2. Grey. Propaganda which does not specifically identify any source. or by an accredited agency thereof. 3. White. Propaganda disseminated and acknowledged by the sponsor. Note: second sentence is used only by the English-speaking countries. (FRA) |