agitprop
/ˈædʒɪtpɹɒp/
Meanings
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Noun
A Russian word meaning agitation of the masses, especially through propaganda.
- "The Soviet Union used agitprop to spread propaganda and sway public opinion."
- "The agitprop team produced posters, pamphlets, and songs to promote the party's message."
Pronunciation
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/ˈædʒɪtpɹɒp/
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Variants
List of all variants of agitprop that leads to same resultagitprop , agitprops
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally coined in the Soviet Union during the 1920s, derived from the words 'agitatsiya' (agitation) and 'propaganda'
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Agitprop was particularly effective during the Soviet era, when it was used to promote the ideology of communism and mobilize support for the regime.
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The term 'agitprop' is still used today to describe any form of propaganda or agitation intended to sway public opinion or incite action.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Propaganda: A form of communication that is used to influence people's opinions, beliefs, or actions for a particular cause or ideology.
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Agitation: The act of inciting or provoking strong feelings or actions, especially in a crowd or group.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Agitprop was a significant tool used by the Soviet Union and other communist regimes to disseminate propaganda and sway public opinion. It often took the form of posters, songs, and other forms of art and media.
How to Memorize "agitprop"
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visualize
- Visualize a group of people being agitated and influenced by propaganda.
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associate
- Associate the word 'agitprop' with the idea of mass agitation through propaganda.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'Agitates' to remember the meaning: Agitates + Propaganda = Agitprop
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