Meaning of the word banality in English

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banality

US /bəˈnɑː.lə.t̬i/
UK /bəˈnɑː.lə.ti/

Noun

the fact of being boring or ordinary, or an obvious remark

Example:
The play was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
He often resorted to clichés and banalities in his speeches.
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