agit
|a-git|
C1
/ˈæɡɪt/
political propaganda
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agit' originates from Russian, specifically the word 'агитпроп', where 'агит-' meant 'agitation' and '-проп' meant 'propaganda'.
Historical Evolution
'агитпроп' transformed into the English word 'agitprop', and eventually became the shortened form 'agit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'agitation and propaganda', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'political propaganda in art or literature'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short form of 'agitprop', referring to political propaganda, especially in art or literature.
The play was a piece of agit that stirred the audience.
Synonyms
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