propagandism

noun

prop·​a·​gan·​dism

plural -s

: the action, practice, or art of propagating doctrines or of spreading or employing propaganda

untiring propagandism on behalf of French contemporary music

—New International Year Book

Word History

Etymology

French propagandisme, from propagande propaganda (from New Latin propaganda) + -isme -ism

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