Publicity: meaning, definitions and examples

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publicity

 

[ pʌbˈlɪsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

media exposure

The state or quality of being widely known or discussed by the public.

Synonyms

advertisement, exposure, promotion

Examples of usage

  • Her new movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
  • The company's publicity campaign was very successful in reaching a large audience.
Context #2 | Noun

positive attention

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

Synonyms

buzz, media coverage, public relations

Examples of usage

  • The charity event gained a lot of positive publicity for the organization.
  • The singer's public image benefited from the positive publicity surrounding her latest album.
Context #3 | Noun

negative attention

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

Synonyms

bad press, controversy, scandal

Examples of usage

  • The scandal brought a lot of negative publicity to the politician.
  • The company faced a public relations crisis due to the negative publicity surrounding its product.

Translations

Translations of the word "publicity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 publicidade

🇮🇳 प्रचार

🇩🇪 Werbung

🇮🇩 publisitas

🇺🇦 публічність

🇵🇱 reklama

🇯🇵 宣伝 (せんでん)

🇫🇷 publicité

🇪🇸 publicidad

🇹🇷 tanıtım

🇰🇷 홍보 (홍보)

🇸🇦 دعاية

🇨🇿 reklama

🇸🇰 reklama

🇨🇳 宣传 (xuān chuán)

🇸🇮 oglaševanje

🇮🇸 auglysingar

🇰🇿 жарнама

🇬🇪 სარეკლამო

🇦🇿 reklam

🇲🇽 publicidad

Etymology

The word 'publicity' originated in the late 18th century from the Latin word 'publicitas', which means 'public state or condition'. It has been used to refer to the state of being widely known or discussed by the public since its early usage. Over time, 'publicity' has become a key term in the fields of marketing, public relations, and media, playing a crucial role in shaping public perception and awareness.

See also: publications, publicize, publicizer, publicly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,532 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.