Agitprop

Pronunciation: /ˈædʒɪtprɒp/

Definitions of agitprop

noun agitprop is a portmanteau of 'agitation' and 'propaganda'

Example Sentences

A1 Agitprop is a type of political propaganda.

A2 The play was filled with agitprop messages against the government.

B1 Students studied the history of agitprop in their political science class.

B2 The artist used agitprop techniques to convey a powerful message in their artwork.

C1 The agitprop campaign successfully influenced public opinion on the issue.

C2 The documentary exposed the use of agitprop in shaping public perception during the election.

Examples of agitprop in a Sentence

formal The agitprop used by the political party was effective in mobilizing support for their cause.

informal The agitprop posters really got people talking about the upcoming election.

slang I heard that new agitprop video is going viral on social media.

figurative Her passionate speech was like agitprop for the soul, stirring emotions and inspiring action.

Grammatical Forms of agitprop

• plural: agitprops
• comparative: more agitprop
• superlative: most agitprop
• present tense: agitprops
• future tense: will agitprop
• perfect tense: have agitproped
• continuous tense: is agitpropping
• singular: agitprop
• positive degree: agitprop
• infinitive: to agitprop
• gerund: agitpropping
• participle: agitproped

Origin and Evolution of agitprop

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'agitprop' originated in Soviet Russia in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally a combination of 'agitatsiya' (agitation) and 'propaganda', agitprop referred to political propaganda efforts to influence public opinion. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to describe any form of propaganda or persuasive communication.