Looking for the meaning of the word MAINSTREAM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MAINSTREAM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mainstream
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmeɪnstriːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional
Short Definition:conventional ideas or activities
Examples:- they withdrew from the mainstream of European politics
Word: Mainstream
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmeɪnstriːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream
Short Definition:conventional
Examples:- mainstream pop music
Word: Mainstream
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmeɪnstriːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
start to treat or regard (something) as being mainstream
Short Definition:bring into mainstream
Examples:- vegetarianism has been mainstreamed
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