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Definition popularly in American English

popularly adverb

adverb
/ˈpɑpjlərli/
1

by most people, or in most situations

Example

The duchess is popularly known as "Fergie."

Example

someone who was popularly believed to be wealthy

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2

a popularly elected government is elected in a democratic election

Example

a popularly elected leader/party

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3

by ordinary people, rather than by experts

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Definition popularly in American English