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Publicity

/pəˈblɪs.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The notice or attention given to someone or something by the media.

    "The new product launch received a lot of publicity, attracting numerous media outlets."
  2. 2

    The state of being public or known to the general populace.

    "Her work in the community gained her significant publicity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'publicity' originates from the Latin word 'publicus', meaning 'of the people'. It evolved through Middle French 'publicité' in the 18th century, reflecting the growing importance of public awareness and communication in society.

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