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publicly

/ˈpʌblɪkli/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or affecting people as a whole, or in large numbers; open or accessible to all.

    - "The publicly funded library is open to all residents."
    - "The publicly traded company reported record profits."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpʌblɪkli/



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Antonyms

privately , secretly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with publicly
commonly , monotonically , hypocritically
Variants
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publically , publicly
Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'publik', from Old French 'publique' meaning 'of the people'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'publicly' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

  2. The term 'publicly' is derived from the Latin word 'populus', meaning 'people'.

  3. In ancient Rome, publicly funded buildings and monuments were called 'edifices publici'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Public sphere: A social arena where individuals come together to discuss matters of common interest and engage in political discourse.


Culture
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In literature, publicly can refer to something being shared or revealed in a large or open setting, such as in a speech or announcement. In art, publicly can refer to works that address social issues or are intended for a wide audience.

How to Memorize "publicly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large crowd or a public gathering to help remember the meaning of publicly.

  2. associate

    - Associate publicly with the idea of something being shared or accessible to all.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'People Openly Unveiling Collective Knowledge' to remember the definition of publicly.


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