Popular meaning

What does “popular” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“popular” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
“a popular tourist attraction”
“a popular girl”
Oppositesunpopular
carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large
“the popular vote”
“popular representation”
representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
“democratic art forms”
“a democratic or popular movement”
Synonymsdemocratic
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
Synonymspop

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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