Elterjesztést

"Elterjesztést" is the accusative form of the Hungarian noun "elterjesztés," generally translated as "dissemination," "distribution," or "spread." It derives from the verb "elterjeszt" (to spread or to propagate) and is used to describe the act or process of making something more widely known, available, or established.

The concept applies across multiple domains. In communications and media it denotes information dissemination through channels such as print, broadcast, or digital networks. In science and public health it refers to the spread of ideas, research findings, technologies, or pathogens. In ecology it describes the distribution and expansion of species, while in culture and education it covers the adoption of customs, practices, or curricula. In legal and regulatory contexts "elterjesztést" can relate to distribution of materials, intellectual property matters, or restrictions on propagation of prohibited content.

Methods of elterjesztés include mass media campaigns, social networks, institutional programs, commercial distribution, and grassroots activities. Effects range from beneficial knowledge transfer and social mobilization to negative outcomes like misinformation, cultural homogenization, or ecological harm. Consequently, elterjesztés often raises ethical and legal considerations—balancing freedom of expression, public safety, and rights protections.

Usage note: in Hungarian sentences "elterjesztést" functions as the object of a verb (e.g., "az információ elterjesztését támogatják" — they support the dissemination of the information). Its specific meaning is determined by context and the field in which it is applied.