Defn: The preliminary learning connected with any art or science; preparatory instruction.
PROPAGABLE
Prop"a*ga*ble, a. Etym: [See Propagate.]
1. Capable of being propagated, or of being continued or multiplied by natural generation or production.
2. Capable of being spread or extended by any means; — said of tenets, doctrines, or principles.
PROPAGANDA Prop`a*gan"da, n. Etym: [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.
PROPAGANDISM
Prop`a*gan"dism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. propagandisme.]
Defn: The art or practice of propagating tenets or principles; zeal in propagating one's opinions.
PROPAGANDIST
Prop`a*gan"dist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. propagandiste.]