Meaning of the word "fake news" in English

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fake news

US /ˌfeɪk ˈnuːz/
UK /ˌfeɪk ˈnuːz/
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Noun

1.

false information or propaganda published as if it were authentic news, often spread online or through social media

Example:
The politician accused the media of spreading fake news.
It's hard to distinguish real news from fake news these days.
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