Popular — synonyms, popular antonyms, definition

1. popular (a)

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2. popular (Adjective)

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popular (Adjective) — Regarded with great favour, approval, or affection especially by the general public. ex. "a popular tourist attraction" ex. "cabbage patch dolls are no longer popular"

popular (Adjective) — Carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large. ex. "the popular vote" ex. "popular representation" ex. "institutions of popular government"

popular (Adjective) — Representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large. ex. "a democratic or popular movement" ex. "popular thought"

popular (Adjective) — (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people).

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