propagandum

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An idea or topic spread with the goal of convincing or influencing large numbers of people, regardless of its actual validity. archaic
    — From this point of view, as a propagandum of political freedom, Freemasonry is worthy of a profound study, and also entitled to the gratitude and reverence of all good and benevolent men. It has contributed largely to the social improvement of our race, and to the establishment of civil liberty.
  2. A campaign to spread such an idea or topic. archaic
    — Furthermore, groups of people with common interests, schools of thought, societies for promoting reform and other organizations have deepened the loyalty of their members and carried on a propagandum by means of summer gatherings. So, too, individual teachers with their assistants have gone to the country to teach languages, music and art.

词形变化

propaganda plural

词源

From Latin prōpāgandum, neuter of prōpāgandus (“which is to be propagated”). Reinterpretation of the form propaganda as a plural, by analogy with e.g. memorandum.
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