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   popular

   /ˈpɒpjʊlə/

   adjective

   • 1. liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group: "she was one of the most popular girls in the school" Similar well likedlikedfavouredin favourwell receivedapprovedadmiredacceptedwelcomesought-afterin demanddesiredwantedcommercialmarketablesaleablefashionablein fashionin voguevoguishall the ragehotinformal:incoolbiginformal, dated:all the goOpposite unpopular
   • 2. (of cultural activities or products) intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals: "editorials accusing the government of wanting to gag the popular press" Similar non-specialistnon-technicalnon-professionalamateurlaylay person'sgeneralmiddle-of-the-roadkitchen tableaccessibleapproachablesimplifiedplainsimpleeasystraightforwardunderstandablereadily understoodeasy to understandintelligiblemass-marketmiddlebrowlowbrowpopblandcheapOpposite highbrow
   • ▪ (of a belief or attitude) held by the majority of the general public: "many adult cats, contrary to popular opinion, dislike milk" Similar widespreadgeneralcommoncurrentprevalentprevailingcustomaryuniversalstandardstocksharedin circulationrifeordinaryusualacceptedestablishedacknowledgedrecognizedconventionalorthodoxconformist
   • 3. (of political activity) carried on by the people as a whole rather than restricted to politicians or political parties: "a popular revolt against colonial rule" Similar massgeneralcommunalcollectivesocialsocietalcollaborativegroupcivilpubliccivicdemocraticrepresentative

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘prevalent among the general public’): from Latin popularis, from populus ‘people’. Sense 1 dates from the early 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. popularism noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOPULAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   POPULAR definition: 1. liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people: 2. for or involving ordinary people rather than…. Learn more.

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   Jul 14, 2012 · Synonym Discussion of Popular. of or relating to the general public; suitable to the majority: such as; adapted to or indicative of the understanding and taste of the majority… See the full definition

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOPULAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   POPULAR meaning: 1. liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people: 2. for or involving ordinary people rather than…. Learn more.

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   Popular definition: regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general. See examples of POPULAR used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOPULAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. appealing to the general public; widely favoured or admired 2. favoured by an individual or limited group 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   popular: 1 adj regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public “a popular tourist attraction” “a popular girl” “cabbage patch dolls are no longer popular ” Synonyms: best-selling selling in great numbers fashionable patronized by favorite , favourite appealing to the general public hot very popular or ...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › popularpopular adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   liked or enjoyed by a large number of people. Andalucia is a popular tourist destination.; an extremely/immensely popular TV show; This annual event is wildly popular.; This is one of our most popular designs. The use of case studies has become increasingly popular in higher education.; popular with somebody These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPOPULAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   POPULAR definition: 1. liked by many people: 2. for or involving ordinary people and not specialists or people who are…. Learn more.

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    Define popular. popular synonyms, popular pronunciation, popular translation, English dictionary definition of popular. favorably regarded, well-liked; representing the people, common: popular belief Not to be confused with: poplar – a tree Abused, ...

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    3 [only before noun] (of ideas, beliefs, and opinions) shared by a large number of people a popular misconception Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. Popular opinion was divided on the issue. By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks.; 4 [only before noun] connected with the ordinary people of a country The party still has widespread popular ...