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Word: Popular
Speech Type: Adjective
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
ˈpɒpjʊlə
liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group
Short Definition:liked or admired by many
Examples:- she was one of the most popular girls in the school
- these cheeses are very popular in Europe
(of cultural activities or products) intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
Short Definition:intended for general public
Examples:- editorials accusing the government of wanting to gag the popular press
(of political activity) carried on by the people as a whole rather than restricted to politicians or political parties
Short Definition:carried on by all people
Examples:- a popular revolt against colonial rule
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