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(of a person) Liked or admired by the majority of people
“He was a popular figure among the football fraternity.”
(of a belief or attitude) Held by the majority of public
“Contrary to popular belief, the tomato is actually a fruit and not a vegetable.”
(of political activity) 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.”
(of cultural activities or products) Designed with the intention to suit the taste of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
“As a work of popular science it is exemplary.”
In fashion or current
Having a good reputation and well respected
Being predominant across, or applying to, a broad spectrum
Used in or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal or official contexts
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Marked by accolades, or having favorable opportunities
Not highly intellectual or cultured
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles
Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class
Unanimous or undivided
Being the object of love
Reasonable or low in cost or price
Publicly acknowledged to be
(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable
Of, relating to, catering for, or visited by tourists
Of or belonging to the folk
Treated or regarded with partiality
To be within the social circle of
Related to the (or any) city
Not of the elite, of the peasantry or working-class
Concerned with or engaged in commerce
Characteristic of, or related to, a particular nation
Midway between extremes of size, amount, or degree
Easily acquirable or used
Well received
Something that is currently fashionable
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