Meaning of publicity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəbˈlɪsədi/

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  1. Noun

    publicity

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from French publicité, from public‘public’ (see public)

    Definitions

    1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

    Derived terms

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