Goebbels
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- proper noun
- /ˈɡɜːbəlz/
- Dr. Joseph Goebbels was a central figure in Adolf Hitler's government, shaping public perception with propaganda.
- Goebbels' propaganda
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- There are operas, concerts and and luxurious dinners in the countryside hosted by Goebbels and full of international high profile guests.
Examples
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Joseph Goebbels was the Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany, orchestrating extensive propaganda campaigns.
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May I present Dr. Joseph Goebbels?
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Propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels declared that the new government 'no longer intends to leave people to their own devices.'
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In September 1933, Goebbels initiated the creation of a Reichs Chamber of Culture.
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Thus, Joseph Goebbels dominated propaganda, Max Amman took over newspaper publishing, and so on.
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William L. Shirer describes the role that Goebbels played in shaping German public opinion and the redefinition of German culture.
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Years back, Dr. Goebbels shocked the civilized world by publicly burning books on the Opernplatz in Berlin.
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Of course, the Reich Minister of Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels, showed no surprise at the outcry against the pogroms of Kristallnacht.
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In his role, Goebbels was infamous for his efforts in persecuting Jews during World War II.
Synonyms
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German politician who led Nazi propaganda during World War II and spread hate against Jewish people
A German politician who ran Nazi propaganda and promoted hate against Jewish people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Goebbels is a German family name. Today it is strongly linked to Joseph Goebbels (1897–1945), the Nazi minister of propaganda who used the media to spread lies and help harm Jewish people, so the name often brings to mind 'propaganda' and 'manipulation'.