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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pub•lic•i•ty /pʌˈblɪsɪti/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- widespread mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication:wonderful publicity for his new book.
- the technique, process, or business of gaining public notice or mention.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pub•lic•i•ty (pu blis′i tē),USA pronunciation n. - extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication.
- public notice so gained.
- the measures, process, or business of securing public notice.
- information, articles, or advertisements issued to secure public notice or attention.
- the state of being public, or open to general observation or knowledge.
- Medieval Latin pūblicitās. See public, -ity
- French publicité
- 1785–95
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: publicity /pʌˈblɪsɪtɪ/ n - the technique or process of attracting public attention to people, products, etc, as by the use of the mass media
- (as modifier): a publicity agent
- public interest resulting from information supplied by such a technique or process
- information used to draw public attention to people, products, etc
- the state of being public
Etymology: 18th Century: via French from Medieval Latin pūblicitās; see public |