propagation
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6.5
- noun
- /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/
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difusión
- By contrast, imitation seems more promising as a mechanism for the propagation of everyday beliefs and folk culture.
- propagation of beliefs
- propagation of ideas
- propagation of myths
But I see horrible propagation of evil in this country, too.
- But I see horrible propagation of evil in this country, too.
- Thank you Jamie Dubs As we all know the web is a powerful vehicle for cultural propagation.
Examples
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Social media plays a significant role in the propagation of new lifestyles and trends.
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We have been happy to give back by underwriting the propagation effort.
Academic text (1999) -
Television, radio, and newspapers are the leading means of production and propagation of heritage revival throughout the country and beyond.
Academic text (2000) -
The main objective of the Rabita is the propagation of Islam.
Academic text (1992) -
Sadiqi's comments demonstrate the important role women play in the propagation and preservation of the Imazighen as a people.
Academic text (2006) -
The issue of abrogation in Islam is critical to understanding both jihad and da'wa, the propagation of Islam.
Academic text (2007) -
One undesirable complication of the network has been an extraordinarily rapid propagation of rumors and misbeliefs throughout the patient group.
Academic text (1990) -
The propagation of innovative ideas is crucial for community development.
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Understanding the propagation of cultural beliefs can help bridge generational gaps.
Synonyms
289
3.0
Making something known to many people to get attention
61
2.7
Actions that help something grow or become more accepted
28
4.0
The spreading of news or money so more people get it
16
6.6
Spreading information or ideas so many people learn them
5
5.8
Spreading ideas or customs to many places
1
3.8
The act of making an idea or thing easy for many people to understand
1
2.3
The movement of something over a larger area or among people
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8.3
The spread of something through a place until it is present everywhere
Ideas, customs, and goods like music or food spread from one group to another
Antonyms
45
7.2
A condition where people are kept under control by force and cannot speak or act freely
How Wide
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6.6
750
1.6
4
6.5
28
4.0
56
1.8
220
2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Propagation comes from the Latin propagare, with pro- 'forward' and propago 'a shoot', giving the picture of sending something out. So propagation of ideas is the spreading of beliefs or practices to new people, like branches growing into new places.