PUBLICLY

publicly, publically, in public

(adverb) in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly; “she admitted publicly to being a communist”

publicly

(adverb) by the public or the people generally; “publicly provided medical care”; “publicly financed schools”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

publicly (comparative more publicly, superlative most publicly)

In public, openly, in an open and public manner.

By, for, or on behalf of the public.

Antonyms

• (openly): privately, secretly

Source: Wiktionary


Pub"lic*ly, adv.

1. With exposure to popular view or notice; without concealment; openly; as, property publicly offered for sale; an opinion publicly avowed; a declaration publicly made.

2. In the name of the community. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CHOKER

(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”


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There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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