Patriotic vs Propaganda - What's the difference?
patriotic | propaganda |
Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.
* 1885 —
A concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.
* Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf ,
As an adjective patriotic
is inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.As a noun propaganda is
a concerted set of messages aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of large numbers of people.patriotic
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Alternative forms
* patriotick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- But if patriotic sentiment is wanted,
- I've patriotic ballads cut and dried;
- For where'er our country's banner may be planted,
- All other local banners are defied!
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*propaganda
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(wikipedia propaganda)Noun
(-)- By clever and persevering use of propaganda even heaven can be represented as hell to the people, and conversely the most wretched life as paradise.
