Simple Definition of mutually

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mutually

adverb

: in an equal way for each person or group involved
We hope that these changes will be mutually beneficial.
a mutually rewarding relationship
mutually dependent countries [=countries that are equally dependent on each other]
They loved and respected each other mutually.

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