drumbeater en · NOUN
Etymology
From drum + beater.
Meanings
- One who beats a drum.
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(figuratively) A propagandist.
He didn’t just cast a vote but was a drumbeater for the propaganda Mr. McClellan cites, including the neocon fantasies of a newly democratic Middle East.
2008 June 1, Frank Rich, “McCain’s McClellan Nightmare”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| drumbeaters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |