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Definition of pamphlet

pamphlet

/ˈpæm.flət/
pam · phlet
Plural:pamphlets
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pamphlet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, unbound booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.

Example

"The health clinic distributed a helpful pamphlet outlining the benefits of a balanced diet and regular exercise."

2

A short printed publication, usually without a firm cover, written to advocate a specific political, religious, or social cause.

Example

"During the revolution, activists secretly printed and distributed political pamphlets to rally the citizens."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'pamflet', derived from 'Pamphilet', the familiar Old French name for the popular 12th-century Latin love poem 'Pamphilus, seu de Amore', which was widely circulated as a small, unbound booklet.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pamphlet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pamphlet
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