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Added 9 October 2026

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/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ noun

In Latin: prescriptio Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about advertisement at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A public promotion of some product or service.

Origin

From Middle French advertissement (“statement calling attention”), compare French avertissement (“warning”). See advertise. Equivalent to advertise + -ment.

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