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battle for public opinion; propaganda war; public opinion warfare
A strategic effort to influence or sway public opinion, often in political, diplomatic, or media contexts.
選挙は世論戦でもある。
An election is also a battle for public opinion.
SNSが世論戦の主戦場になっている。
Social media has become the main battlefield in the war for public opinion.
両国は領土問題をめぐり、国際社会を巻き込んだ世論戦を展開している。
Both countries are waging a battle for public opinion involving the international community over territorial issues.
A compound of 世論 (public opinion) and 戦 (war, battle). Describes the strategic competition to influence what the public thinks about an issue, a candidate, or a policy.
This term is frequently used in political reporting, international relations, and media analysis. In modern contexts, it often refers to the influence campaigns on social media and online platforms.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 世論戦を展開する: to wage a public opinion battle
- 世論戦に勝つ: to win the battle for public opinion
- 世論戦を仕掛ける: to launch a public opinion offensive
- 国際的な世論戦: an international propaganda war
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 情報戦: information warfare — broader concept including intelligence and disinformation
- 宣伝戦: propaganda war — emphasizes one-sided messaging and promotion
- 世論操作: public opinion manipulation — the act of manipulating public opinion