Popular
/ˈpɒpjələr/
Definitions
- (adj.) Widespread acceptance or favor among the general public.
The new policy received popular support from the community.
- (adj.) Relating to the common people or general populace.
Popular sovereignty allows citizens to have a voice in government decisions.
Forms
- popularly
- popularity
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Commentary
Often used to describe concepts or entities broadly favored or endorsed by the majority; distinguish from legal terms like 'public' which may have specific statutory meanings.
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