Propaganda (noun)

Information, ideas, or symbols spread to promote a particular cause or point of view.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "propagare" meaning "to spread" and the suffix "-anda", propaganda refers to information, ideas, or symbols spread to promote a particular cause or point of view.

Examples:

1. The government used propaganda to promote the war effort.
2. The company's new advertising campaign is considered propaganda.
3. The country's media is heavily influenced by state propaganda.
4. Some people believe that social media is a powerful tool for spreading propaganda.
5. The group used propaganda to recruit new members.