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Meaning of "astroturfer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ASTROTURFER

astroturfer  [ˈæstrəʊˌtɜːfə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASTROTURFER

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Astroturfer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ASTROTURFER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Astroturfing

Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participant. It is a practice intended to give the statements or organizations more credibility by withholding information about the source's financial connection. The term astroturfing is a derivation of AstroTurf, a brand of synthetic carpeting designed to look like natural grass, a play on the word "grassroots." The implication behind the use of the term is that there are no "true" or "natural" grassroots, but rather "fake" or "artificial" support, though some astroturfing operatives defend the practice. On the Internet, astroturfers use software to mask their identity. Sometimes one individual operates over many personas to give the impression of widespread support for their client's agenda. Some studies suggest astroturfing can alter public viewpoints and create enough doubt to inhibit action.

Definition of astroturfer in the English dictionary

The definition of astroturfer in the dictionary is a person engaged in astroturfing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASTROTURFER


bodysurfer
ˈbɒdɪˌsɜːfə
chauffer
ˈtʃɔːfə
chufa
ˈtʃuːfə
epha
ˈiːfə
FIFA
ˈfiːfə
furfur
ˈfɜːfə
griefer
ˈɡriːfə
laugher
ˈlɑːfə
Nuku´alofa
ˌnuːkuːəˈlɔːfə
Recife
rɛˈsiːfə
reefer
ˈriːfə
roofer
ˈruːfə
skysurfer
ˈskaɪˌsɜːfə
staffer
ˈstɑːfə
subwoofer
ˈsʌbˌwuːfə
surfer
ˈsɜːfə
twofer
ˈtuːfə
Urfa
ˈɜːfə
windsurfer
ˈwɪndsɜːfə
woofer
ˈwuːfə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASTROTURFER

astronomical year
astronomically
astronomise
astronomize
astronomy
astrophel
astrophobia
astrophobic
astrophotograph
astrophotographic
astrophotography
astrophysical
astrophysically
astrophysicist
astrophysics
astrosphere
astrotourism
astrotourist
Astroturf
astroturfing

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASTROTURFER

Altdorfer
bank transfer
buffer
chemin de fer
confer
differ
do-it-yourselfer
golfer
lucifer
net surfer
offer
on offer
prefer
refer
scarfer
silver surfer
special offer
suffer
transfer
wafer

Synonyms and antonyms of astroturfer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «astroturfer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASTROTURFER

Find out the translation of astroturfer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of astroturfer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «astroturfer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

astroturfer
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

astroturfer
570 millions of speakers

English

astroturfer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

astroturfer
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

astroturfer
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

astroturfer
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

astroturfer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

astroturfer
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

astroturfer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Astroturfer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

astroturfer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

astroturfer
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

astroturfer
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Astroturfer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

astroturfer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

astroturfer
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्ट्रुटर्फर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

astroturfer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

astroturfer
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

astroturfer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

astroturfer
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

astroturfer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

astroturfer
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

astroturfer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

astroturfer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

astroturfer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of astroturfer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTROTURFER»

The term «astroturfer» is normally little used and occupies the 146.685 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about astroturfer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASTROTURFER»

Discover the use of astroturfer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to astroturfer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms: The ...
Astroturfer is a pejorative term used to describe a faux grassroots movement. “ Grasstops” is a somewhat friendlier euphemism to describe the small core of political elites who often direct the activities of socalled grassroots movements, and ...
Robert North Roberts, Scott John Hammond, 2012
2
Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms: The Cairngorms and Creag ...
... Direct Andromeda Angel's Ridge Apex Gully Appetite for Destruction Approach Gully Apres Moi Architrave Arctic Monkey Ardath Chimney Astroturfer Attic Rib Auld Nick Auricle Avalanche Gully Azalea Rib Back Bay Gully Bambi Bastion Wall ...
Allen Fyffe, Blair Fyffe, 2013
3
The Principles of Digital Engagement
The Astroturfer Astroturfers are in a way similar to sock puppets, in that they purport to be genuine posters, when actually they have an ulterior motive behind their comments. The term 'astroturfing' is explanatory of this, in that often the practice ...
Gez Smith, 2012
4
Open Sources 2.0: The Continuing Evolution
... the deliberate disrupters. I got my Ph.D. in trolls and astroturfer, you might say, so I'll share with you some things I learned in the University of Trolldom and Astroturfing, because it has a bearing on whether an open legal research project  ...
Chris DiBona, Mark Stone, Danese Cooper, 2005
5
The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to ...
Having ulterior motives or pretending to be something or somebody you' re not is not acceptable in these kinds of relationships. Such practices are called astroturfing, or fake attempts by organizations to build relationships. An astroturfer may ...
Beth Kanter, Allison Fine, 2010
6
Grassroots for Hire: Public Affairs Consultants in American ...
2012. “The Sure Thing with Craig Shirley.” Available: http:// gillreport.com/the- sure-thing-with-craig-shirley/. Gittlitz, A. M. 2013. “I Was a Political Astroturfer.” Salon, April 14. Globe & Mail. 2007. “CN Pitches Chicagoans on Merits of Rail Plans.
Edward T. Walker, 2014
7
A Quiet Word: Lobbying, Crony Capitalism and Broken Politics ...
88 It was also home to James Frayne,the master astroturfer and author of Meet the People, whichpromises to show businesses how to win back public support using the tactics of politicians.89 In Chapter3we examined Westbourne's reframing ...
Tamasin Cave, Andy Rowell, 2014
8
The Republican War on Science
This is not unique to the Bush administration, but it is largely a Republican phenomenon, born of a conservative dislike of environmental, health, and safety regulation, and at the extremes, of evolution and legalized abortion.
Chris Mooney, 2007
9
Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief
From the Hardcover edition.
Lawrence Wright, 2013
10
Infotopia: How Many Minds Produce Knowledge
In this book, Cass R. Sunstein develops a deeply optimistic understanding of the human potential to pool information, and to use that knowledge to improve our lives.
Cass R. Sunstein, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASTROTURFER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term astroturfer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tactical Activism: Four characteristics of an Astroturfing campaign
There are, unfortunately, no guaranteed tests to confirm whether someone is or is not an astroturfer, but there are general patterns that suggest ... «Southern Fried Science, Jun 15»
2
Clinton Hires Anti-Gun Astroturfer For Her "Grassroots" Campaign
Despite already amassing an anti-gun track record that would make Michael Bloomberg proud, Democratic presidential nominee candidate ... «Daily Caller, May 15»
3
Hillary Clinton Hires Anti-Gun Astroturfer for her "Grassroots …
Fairfax, VA -(Ammoland.com)- Despite already amassing an anti-gun track record that would make Michael Bloomberg proud, Democratic ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, May 15»
4
Rubella Eradicated From The Americas
The only thing you will do is ridicule Dr. Haley or link to an astroturfer website ( the kind that uses language unbecoming of science in the name ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
5
Franklin Graham blames Obama: His Islamic upbringing may make …
I am however considering the possibility that you may be another “astroturfer.” (Yes – Google it!) If so, your studies are woefully incomplete. «BizPac Review, Apr 15»
6
Google dominates search. But the real problem is its monopoly on …
... fan boy or AstroTurfer will make. Along with the even worse argument that one huge monopoly with 90% of the market is good for the Internet, ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
7
Clever Interactive Video Encourages Americans to Join Renewable …
Paid astroturfer first! Barry Johnson. 'fraid not J, you missed the part where I noted I'm in support of every single form of generation mentioned. «EcoWatch, Mar 15»
8
CUNY Will Refund Thousands Of Tuition Dollars To Immigrants
... are thousands of dollars of scholarship money and grants available to every person. Finally is your name Regino or Paula? Mrs Astroturfer. «Huffington Post, Mar 15»
9
Chevy beats Tesla to the 200-mile affordable electric
@scott-tech Says the Tesla astroturfer. JohnSnowNW 5pts. @YankeePoodle @scott-tech And the Spark is $30,000, right now. Yet GM claims ... «CNET, Jan 15»
10
The Astroturf Attempt to Destroy Rush Limbaugh Exposed
Joining paid media astroturfer Carusone is a Kent State University Professor and several women who seem intertwined with each other. «Wizbang, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Astroturfer [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/astroturfer>. Apr 2024 ».
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