popular

pop-u-lar · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Liked or admired by many people or by a particular group.

  2. 2.

    Intended for or suited to the taste of ordinary people.

  3. 3.

    Held by or representing the views of ordinary people.

  4. 4.

    Commonly found or occurring.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    popular culture — The culture of ordinary people, including music, TV, etc.
  • •
    popular demand — Widespread public requests for something.
  • •
    popular vote — The total votes cast by citizens in an election.
  • •
    popular belief — An opinion held by most people.
  • •
    by popular demand — Due to many people requesting something.

Related words

Antonyms: obscure, unknown, unpopular
See also: common, famous, unpopular, well-known
Synonyms: common, famous, fashionable, well-liked

Etymology

From Latin popularis ("belonging to the people, popular"), from populus ("people").