agitpunkt
|ag-it-punkt|
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/ˈædʒɪtpʊŋkt/
political propaganda center
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agitpunkt' originates from Russian, specifically the word 'агитпункт', where 'агит-' meant 'agitation' and 'пункт' meant 'point' or 'station'.
Historical Evolution
'агитпункт' was adopted into English as 'agitpunkt', retaining its original meaning related to political agitation centers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a point for agitation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a center for political propaganda and agitation, especially in the former Soviet Union.
The agitpunkt was bustling with activity as party members prepared for the rally.
Synonyms
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