Being the favored or favorite
(of a person) Superlative for liked or admired by the majority of people
“He was a popular figure among the football fraternity.”
Superlative for considered trendy or fashionable by most people
“My orchestra has a permanent engagement at a popular nightclub here.”
(of a belief or attitude) Superlative for held by the majority of public
“Contrary to popular belief, the tomato is actually a fruit and not a vegetable.”
(of political activity) Superlative for participated in by a large part of the public rather than driven by politicians or political parties
“The drive for independence was a popular movement that occurred annually.”
Superlative for designed to suit the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
“As a work of popular science it is exemplary.”
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