What is another word for propagandist?

Pronunciation: [pɹˌɒpɐɡˈandɪst] (IPA)

A propagandist is a person who spreads ideas or beliefs, often with a specific agenda or bias. Synonyms for propagandist include advocate, activist, lobbyist, spin doctor, publicist, promoter, marketer, and communicator. These terms all suggest a person who communicates a viewpoint or seeks to persuade others to a particular cause or belief, often with a degree of influence or power. While some may use the term propagandist pejoratively, others see it as a legitimate form of communication with the goal of promoting a positive message or changing people's minds about an issue. Regardless of the connotation, the purpose of a propagandist is to shape opinions and influence behavior.

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Usage examples for Propagandist

During the vigorous years of its youth Sinn Fein had not confined its propagandist activities to public meetings, the foundation of branches and the publication of a paper.
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry
Susan was no propagandist, but she was a sensible woman.
"The Way of Ambition"
Robert Hichens
There was a widespread desire to clear the autumn of 1911, so that members might have some breathing space, and, not less important, devote themselves to propagandist work in their constituencies for the new struggle of carrying measures under the hardly won Parliament Act.
"John Redmond's Last Years"
Stephen Gwynn

Famous quotes with Propagandist

  • As a teacher, as a propagandist, Mr. Shaw is no good at all, even in his own generation. But as a personality, he is immortal.
    Max Beerbohm
  • The propagandist's purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.
    Aldous Huxley
  • The press should be not only a collective propagandist and a collective agitator, but also a collective organizer of the masses.
    Vladimir Lenin
  • The real persuaders are our appetites, our fears and above all our vanity. The skillful propagandist stirs and coaches these internal persuaders.
    Eric Hoffer
  • But when the example of the leader is not at hand and the herd must think for itself, it does so by means of clichés, pat words or images which stand for a whole group of ideas or experiences. Not many years ago, it was only necessary to tag a political candidate with the word interests to stampede millions of people into voting against him, because anything associated with "the interests" seemed necessary corrupt. Recently the word Bolshevik has performed a similar service for persons who wished to frighten the public away from a line of action. By playing upon a old cliché, or manipulating a new one, the propagandist can sometimes swing a whole mass group emotions.
    Edward Bernays

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