Prop`a*gan"da (?), n. [Abbrev. fr. L. de propaganda fide: cf. F. propagande. See Propagate.]
1. R. C. Ch. (a)
A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions.
(b)
The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623-1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.
2.
Hence, any organization or plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles.
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