astroturfing

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

From AstroTurf, as a wordplay on "grass roots", as astroturfing is intended to give the impression of grass-roots campaigns.

[edit] Noun

astroturfing (uncountable)

1. (US) The disguising of an orchestrated campaign as a spontaneous upwelling of public opinion.

[edit] Synonyms

• front organization