popular

Meaning

Adj

1. Common among the general public; generally accepted.
2. Concerning the people; public.
3. Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public.
4. (obsolete) Of low birth, not noble; vulgar, plebian.
5. Aimed at ordinary people, as opposed to specialists etc.; intended for general consumption.
6. (obsolete) Cultivating the favour of the common people.
7. Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired.
8. Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap.

Noun

1. A person who is popular, especially at a school.
2. (in-plural) An inexpensive newspaper with wide circulation.
3. A member of the Populares

Synonyms

common

folk

general

well-known

widespread

well-liked

fashionable

hot

🥵

people’s

prominent

famous

mass

vulgar

national

simple

public

comprehensible

current

pop

in vogue

favorite

demotic

beloved

stylish

ethnic

available

well known

in demand

illustrious

unofficial

approachable

rife

sought-after

come into fashion

democratic

pre-eminent

favoured

ordinary

accessible

renowned

fashion

familiar

civilian

exoteric

civil

lay

epidemic

laic

in favour

dominate

Translations

populaire

popolare

popular

popular

populär

populair

beliebt

popular

veelgeliefd

getapt

δημοφιλής

شعبي

volkstümlich

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: populer

In summary

From Middle English populer, from Old French populaire and Latin populāris, from populus (“people”) + -āris (“-ar”).

Sentences

Why Study Popular Culture ?

It is a popular spot for surfing and swimming .

The theories listed below are some of the more popular explanations .

Salmon is one of the most popular fish and very delicious , though usually not sustainable .

It was smoked in the north but other brands were locally more popular .

While tremendously popular in his day , his plays are rarely revived .