Definition of "popularly" []

• In a popular manner; so as to be generally favored or accepted by the people; commonly; currently; as, the story was popularly reported. (adverb)

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• "This was the title popularly given to the head of a fanatical sect of Mohammedans in Syria in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, whose method of getting rid of their enemies has given us the word _assassin_."
• "Bollywood is the term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai."
• "Caravan is the term popularly used by Israelis to describe temporary homes that have become the hallmark of outposts, often without running water or electricity, which settlers claim to prevent the land from falling into Palestinian hands."