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Propaganda
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions.
2. The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623- 1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.
3. Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.