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# public diplomacy

noun phrase (public diplomacy, uncountable)

«public diplomacy» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (official) a government's work to explain itself and win friends among people in other countries.
2. (euphemism, critical) government propaganda aimed at foreigners.

### In the lessons

Governments use it for cultural programmes, exchanges and media abroad; critics say it is a softer word for propaganda. Official register, all countries.

### Examples

- The embassy runs public diplomacy events like concerts.
- Critics said the campaign was propaganda dressed up as public diplomacy.
- Student exchanges are part of public diplomacy.
- The minister talked about public diplomacy on TV.
- Public diplomacy tries to make foreigners like a country.
- The class debated whether public diplomacy is propaganda.

### Note

It can be honest cultural work or one-sided persuasion. Plain words: promoting a country abroad; propaganda.