disinformation
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/ˌdɪsɪnˌfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
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/ˌdɪsɪnˌfɔːˈmeɪʃən/
deliberate false information
Etymology
'disinformation' originates from Russian, specifically the word 'дезинформация' (dezinformatsiya), where 'дез-' (dez-) meant 'dis-' and 'информация' (informatsiya) meant 'information'.
'дезинформация' transformed into the English word 'disinformation' during the Cold War era, reflecting the practice of spreading false information for political purposes.
Initially, it meant 'false information spread for political purposes', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'false information spread deliberately to deceive people'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
false information spread deliberately to deceive people.
The government was accused of spreading disinformation to manipulate public opinion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41