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popularly

/ˈpɑːpjələrli/
pop · u · lar · ly
Adjective:popular
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• adverb

1

By the majority of people; in a way that is commonly known, accepted, or believed by the general public.

Example

"The mountain is popularly known as the Sleeping Giant because of its distinctive silhouette."

2

By means of a direct vote or the active participation of the general public.

Example

"The new constitution stipulated that the president must be popularly elected every four years."

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• Nearby Words

popularization
popularize
popularizer
popularly
populate
population
populism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'popular' (from Latin 'popularis', meaning 'belonging to the people', from 'populus' meaning 'people') and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popularly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popularly
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