1. (n.) A plan for spreading a particular doctrine or a system of principles\.

2. (n.) A congregation of cardinals, established in 1622, charged with the management of missions.

3. (n.) The college of the Propaganda, instituted by Urban VIII. (1623-1644) to educate priests for missions in all parts of the world.

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