propagandistic

prop·a·gan·da  (prp-gnd)

n.

1. The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.

2. Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause: wartime propaganda.

3. Propaganda Roman Catholic Church A division of the Roman Curia that has authority in the matter of preaching the gospel, of establishing the Church in non-Christian countries, and of administering Church missions in territories where there is no properly organized hierarchy.

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[Short for New Latin Sacra Congregti d Prpagand Fid, Sacred Congregation for Propagating the Faith (established 1622), from ablative feminine gerundive of Latin prpgre, to propagate; see propagate.]

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propa·gandism n.

propa·gandist n.

propa·gan·distic adj.

propa·gan·disti·cal·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

propagandistic - of or relating to or characterized by propaganda propagandist