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Definition popular in British English

popular adjective

adjective
/ˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/

▪ belief, misconception, myth, opinion, view

1

a popular activity, place, thing etc is one that many people like

Example

a popular brand of cat food

Example

What is the most popular leisure pastime after watching television?

Example

This hotel is very popular with tourists.

Synonyms and related words
peak viral trending
1.1

a popular person is liked by most people

Example

Jenny is one of the most popular girls in the school.

Example

He's hugely popular with the fans.

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peak viral trending
1.2

used about something that many people want or like to have

Example

Her books have enormous popular appeal.

Example

Due to popular demand, extra tickets for the match have been made available.

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peak viral trending
2

a popular belief, feeling, attitude etc is one that many people have

Example

Contrary to popular belief, the existing safety regulations were adequate.

Example

It's a popular misconception that all women love shopping.

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abstract central theoretical
3

suitable for ordinary people rather than experts

Example

popular science/psychology

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ordinary popular populist
3.1

involving the ordinary people in society, rather than politicians, leaders etc

Example

a popular uprising

Example

Popular discontent resulted in the government's defeat.

Example

There is little popular support for their economic reform policies.

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ordinary popular populist
Definition popular in British English