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Definition of propagandist

propagandist

/ˌprɑː.pəˈɡæn.dɪst/
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Adverb:propagandistically
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Plural:propagandists
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Adjective:propagandistic
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propagandist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who produces or disseminates propaganda, especially biased or misleading information used to promote a political cause, ideology, or point of view.

Example

"The documentary examined how a chief propagandist shaped public opinion through state-controlled radio broadcasts."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or serving to promote propaganda or a propagandist.

Example

"Historians analyzed the propagandist posters produced during the early decades of the twentieth century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'propaganda' plus the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Latin Congregation de Propaganda Fide ('Congregation for Propagating the Faith'), established by Pope Gregory XV in 1622.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Propagandist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/propagandist
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