propagandist

[prop-uh-gan-dist]

noun

1. a person involved in producing or spreading propaganda.

2. a member or agent of a propaganda.

adjective

1. Also propagandistic. pertaining to propaganda or propagandists.

Other Word Forms

• propagandism noun
• propagandistically adverb
• nonpropagandist noun
• semipropagandist adjective
• unpropagandistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of propagandist¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; propagand(a) + -ist

Example Sentences

Their ravenous need for attention makes them perfect propagandists in the social media era.

From Salon

He also held a brief presser with his chosen propagandists parading as journalists.

From Salon

"Hamas propagandists have no place in our country," he added.

From BBC

Donald Trump is a master propagandist and agent of chaos and distraction with power and influence over a vast propaganda and disinformation machine.

From Salon

Most reporters left in the press pool at the White House are not confronting Trump because they are propagandists pretending to be reporters.

From Salon