pravda

/pravda/ (Russian) /prɑvdu/ (English)

Definitions

1. noun

Truth, reality, or fact, especially as presented in a newspaper or publication with that name (Pravda, meaning ‘truth’ in Russian). It can also refer to a fact or a piece of information that is confirmed or verified.

“The journalist revealed a shocking pravda about the company’s financial situation.”

2. noun

A Soviet or Russian newspaper with that name, which was a major source of news and propaganda.

“The communist party controlled the pravda and used it to spread their ideology.”

3. adjective

Of or relating to truth or reality.

“The pravda of the situation was difficult to accept.”

Synonyms

  • fact
  • reality
  • truth

Antonyms

  • fiction
  • lie