popular

popular
adjective Etymology: Latin popularis, from populus the people, a people Date: 1548 1. of or relating to the general public 2. suitable to the majority: as a. adapted to or indicative of the understanding and taste of the majority <
a popular history of the war
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b. suited to the means of the majority ; inexpensive <
sold at popular prices
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3. frequently encountered or widely accepted <
a popular misconception
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4. commonly liked or approved <
a very popular girl
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Synonyms: see common • popularly adverb

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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