noun
propagandist
prah-puh-GAN-dist
Propagandist (noun) means a person who spreads propaganda. Example: “The regime hired a propagandist to shape its image abroad.”
noun
1
A person who spreads propaganda.
"The regime hired a propagandist to shape its image abroad."
"Historians have studied how wartime propagandists used posters and radio."
"She accused the columnist of being a propagandist for the government."
adjective
1
Made up of or spreading propaganda.
"The film was criticized for its propagandist tone."
"He dismissed the broadcast as propagandist rather than informative."
"Critics found the pamphlet crudely propagandist."
How to use propagandist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or habit is spreading propaganda.
When to use it
The word is usually critical, suggesting biased or manipulative messaging.
Memory tip
Use propagandist for the person and propaganda for the messaging.
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Easily confused with
Common pairings
state propagandist
wartime propagandist
propagandist for the regime
skilled propagandist
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Etymology
The word was formed in English from propaganda and the ending -ist, following the French word propagandiste.
Synonyms
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propagandistic
Frequently asked questions
What is a propagandist?
A propagandist is a person who spreads propaganda. The word often implies that the person promotes a cause or viewpoint in a one-sided way.
What is the difference between propaganda and a propagandist?
Propaganda is the material or messaging itself. A propagandist is the person who produces or spreads it.
Can propagandist be an adjective?
Yes. As an adjective it describes something that consists of or spreads propaganda, as in "a propagandist film." Propagandistic means the same thing.
What is the meaning of propagandist?
"propagandist" (noun) means a person who spreads propaganda.
