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pamphlet

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Noun — A small, thin, unbound or lightly bound printed booklet, usually giving information or opinion on a single topic.

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How to use pamphlet

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political pamphlet hand out pamphlets informational pamphlet

Etymology

From Middle English pamflet, ultimately traced to Pamphilus, a popular 12th-century Latin love poem that circulated widely as a short, cheaply bound text — its title became a byword for any small printed booklet.

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What does “pamphlet” mean?

The word “pamphlet” means a small, thin, unbound or lightly bound printed booklet, usually giving information or opinion on a single topic. In plain terms, a short printed booklet, usually informational or persuasive, without a hard cover.

How do you pronounce “pamphlet”?

“Pamphlet” is pronounced PAMF-liht (/ˈpæmflɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “pamphlet” in a sentence?

Here is “pamphlet” used in a sentence: “The clinic handed out a pamphlet explaining the vaccine.”

What part of speech is “pamphlet”?

“Pamphlet” is a noun.

Where does the word “pamphlet” come from?

The word “pamphlet” dates back to around 1100 and comes from Latin. From Middle English pamflet, ultimately traced to Pamphilus, a popular 12th-century Latin love poem that circulated widely as a short, cheaply bound text — its title became a byword for any small printed booklet.

Is “pamphlet” a common word?

“Pamphlet” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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