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(pɒpjʊləʳ)
1. adjective
Something that is popular is enjoyed or liked by a lot of people.
This is the most popular ball game ever devised.
Chocolate sauce is always popular with youngsters.
Synonyms: well-liked, liked, favoured, celebrated More Synonyms of popular
popularity (pɒpjʊlærɪti) uncountable noun [oft with poss]
...the growing popularity of coconut oil. [+ of]
Walking and golf increased in popularity during the 1980s.
Synonyms: favour, fame, esteem, acclaim More Synonyms of popular
Synonyms: currency, acceptance, circulation, vogue More Synonyms of popular
2. adjective
Someone who is popular is liked by most people, or by most people in a particular group.
He remained the most popular politician in France.
He was not only talented but immensely popular with his colleagues.
popularity uncountable noun [oft with poss]
It is his popularity with ordinary people that sets him apart. [+ with]
Synonyms: favour, fame, esteem, acclaim More Synonyms of popular
Synonyms: currency, acceptance, circulation, vogue More Synonyms of popular
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Popular newspapers, television programmes, or forms of art are aimed at ordinary people and not at experts or intellectuals.
Once again the popular press in Britain has been rife with stories about their marriage.
...one of the classics of modern popular music.
...the popular culture of his native Mexico.
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Popular ideas, feelings, or attitudes are approved of or held by most people.
Contrary to popular belief, the oil companies can't control the price of crude.
The military government has been unable to win popular support.
Popular anger has been expressed in demonstrations.
popularity uncountable noun
Over time, though, Watson's views gained in popularity.
Synonyms: favour, fame, esteem, acclaim More Synonyms of popular
Synonyms: currency, acceptance, circulation, vogue More Synonyms of popular
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Popular is used to describe political activities which involve the ordinary people of a country, and not just members ofpolitical parties.
The late President Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown by a popular uprising in 1986.
Synonyms: mass, general, civil, democratic More Synonyms of popular
More Synonyms of popular

popular in British English

(ˈpɒpjʊlə)
adjective
1. 
appealing to the general public; widely favoured or admired
2. 
favoured by an individual or limited group
I'm not very popular with her
3. 
connected with, representing, or prevailing among the general public; common
popular discontent
4. 
appealing to or comprehensible to the layman
a popular lecture on physics
noun
5. (usually plural)
cheap newspapers with mass circulation; the popular press
Also shortened to: pops
Derived forms
popularity (ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪtɪ)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Latin populāris belonging to the people, democratic, from populus people

popular in American English

(ˈpɑpjələr)
adjective
1. 
of or carried on by the common people or all the people
popular government
2. 
appealing to or intended for the general public
popular music
3. 
within the means of the ordinary person
popular prices
4. 
accepted among people in general; common; prevalent
a popular notion
5. 
liked by very many or most people
a popular actor
6. 
very well liked by one's friends and acquaintances
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈcommon
Derived forms
popularly (ˈpopularly)
adverb
Word origin
L popularis < populus, people

Examples of 'popular' in a sentence
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Yet it also makes elected politicians more popular.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The policy is less popular with builders because of the cost of clearing the land.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They proved so popular the city decided to make them permanent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Manchester remains the most popular university in the country in terms of total applications.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The trend towards experimentation means these styles are likely to become more popular.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Recently, the iron was dumped as a counter toy after being voted the least popular by players.
The Sun (2016)
The game was hugely popular in the first couple of months, with hordes of players roaming the streets with eyes fixed to their phone screens.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The challenge is to make poetry popular again.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There will be a popular music group performing and other entertainment.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What has followed appears to be an outburst of popular anger.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This could make equity release less popular.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We have the opportunity to make tennis really popular in this country.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
More popular with people in need has been the distribution of basic foodstuffs.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Spain and its islands are the most popular spots.
The Sun (2015)
The game is massively popular with younger people.
The Sun (2016)
The winners will be chosen by popular vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is a bitter gift from popular culture.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet sceptics question whether social networking will in future remain as popular as it is today.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The subject of fibre has become very popular in recent years.
Budd, Martin Diets to Help Diabetes (1983)
The popular press maintained a constant howl of protest.
Divine, Robert A. (editor) & Breen, T. H & Frederickson, George M & Williams, R. Hal America Past and Present (1995)
Those who can laugh at themselves make the most popular politicians.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This policy has proved to be particularly popular with the public.
The Sun (2014)
It was brilliant to put together this group of popular performers.
The Sun (2013)
There is no arguing with a spasm of popular anger.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Camping equipment has also proved popular as families cut back on expensive holidays.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They are bringing the average up by selling larger portions for less popular sports such as volleyball and football.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They made it popular again, and we have them to thank for that.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Very popular in that country, one hears.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This devastatingly pretty place is now a popular tourist spot, particularly with hikers.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)

In other languages
popular

British English: popular /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ ADJECTIVE
Someone or something that is popular is liked by a lot of people.
...the most popular politician in the country.
  • American English: popular
  • Arabic: شَعْبِي
  • Brazilian Portuguese: popular
  • Chinese: 广受欢迎的
  • Croatian: popularan
  • Czech: populární
  • Danish: populær
  • Dutch: populair
  • European Spanish: popular
  • Finnish: suosittu
  • French: populaire
  • German: beliebt
  • Greek: δημοφιλής
  • Italian: popolare
  • Japanese: 人気のある
  • Korean: 인기 있는
  • Norwegian: populær
  • Polish: popularny
  • European Portuguese: popular
  • Romanian: popular
  • Russian: популярный
  • Latin American Spanish: popular
  • Swedish: populär
  • Thai: เป็นที่นิยม
  • Turkish: popüler
  • Ukrainian: популярний
  • Vietnamese: được ưa chuộng

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All related terms of 'popular'

popular beach
A beach is an area of sand or stones beside the sea.
popular front
any of the left-wing groups or parties that were organized from 1935 onwards to oppose the spread of fascism
popular music
music having wide appeal , esp characterized by lightly romantic or sentimental melodies
popular press
→ the popular press
popular vote
the vote of all a country's or constituency's voters , as opposed to that of a particular group such as an electoral college , or parliament
popular culture
the general culture of a society , including ideas , music, books, and the mass media , as opposed to high culture
popular science
Science is the study of the nature and behaviour of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them.
popular singer
a professional singer who specializes in popular songs
popular character
The characters in a film, book, or play are the people that it is about.
popular etymology
→ folk etymology
popular location
A location is the place where something happens or is situated.
popular perception
Your perception of something is the way that you think about it or the impression you have of it.
popular destination
The destination of someone or something is the place to which they are going or being sent.
popular imagination
Your imagination is the ability that you have to form pictures or ideas in your mind of things that are new and exciting , or things that you have not experienced.
popular sovereignty
(in the pre-Civil War US) the doctrine that the inhabitants of a territory should be free from federal interference in determining their own domestic policy, esp in deciding whether or not to allow slavery
the popular press
cheap newspapers with a mass circulation ; the tabloid press
to win the popular vote
to get a majority as regards the votes cast by individual voters
people's front
any of the left-wing groups or parties that were organized from 1935 onwards to oppose the spread of fascism
contrary to popular belief
You use contrary to popular belief to introduce a statement that is the opposite to what is thought to be true by most ordinary people.
squatter sovereignty
(in the pre-Civil War US) the doctrine that the inhabitants of a territory should be free from federal interference in determining their own domestic policy, esp in deciding whether or not to allow slavery

Chinese translation of 'popular'

popular

(ˈpɔpjuləʳ)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
liked by a particular person or group
This is the most popular game ever devised.
Synonyms
well-liked
liked
favoured
celebrated
He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.
in
Some years ago, jogging was in.
accepted
favourite
famous
approved
in favour
fashionable
It became fashionable to eat certain foods.
trending
in demand
He was much in demand as a lecturer.
sought-after
fave (informal)
Opposites
hated
,
disliked
,
unpopular
,
loathed
,
despised
,
detested
,
unaccepted
2 (adjective) 
the sort of popular science writing that makes the reader feel like a genius
Synonyms
mass-market
general
easy
This is not an easy task.
simple
The job itself had been simple enough.
plain
amateur
accessible
straightforward
The question seemed straightforward enough.
simplified
non-specialist
middlebrow
non-technical
lay person's
Opposites
academic
,
intellectual
,
highbrow
3 (adjective) 
Definition
common among the general public
the popular misconception that dinosaurs were all lumbering giants
Synonyms
common
Earthquakes are fairly common in this part of the world.
general
Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
standard
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.
widespread
There is widespread support for the proposals.
Food shortages are widespread.
prevailing
individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion
stock
current
the prevailing tide of current opinion
public
Parliament's decision was in line with public opinion.
conventional
The conventional wisdom on these matters is being challenged.
universal
proposals for universal health care
prevalent
Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
ubiquitous
Opposites
rare
,
unusual
,
uncommon
,
infrequent
4 (adjective) 
Definition
designed to appeal to a mass audience
He was overthrown by a popular uprising.
Synonyms
mass
ideas on combating mass unemployment
general
civil
democratic
The country eventually returned to democratic rule.
collective
communal
The inmates ate in a communal dining room.
societal

Additional synonyms

in the sense of celebrated
Definition
well known
He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.
Synonyms
renowned,
popular,
famous,
outstanding,
distinguished,
well-known,
prominent,
glorious,
acclaimed,
notable,
eminent,
revered,
famed,
illustrious,
pre-eminent,
lionized
in the sense of communal
Definition
of a commune
The inmates ate in a communal dining room.
Synonyms
public,
shared,
general,
joint,
collective,
communistic
in the sense of conventional
Definition
established by accepted usage or general agreement
The conventional wisdom on these matters is being challenged.
Synonyms
traditional,
accepted,
prevailing,
orthodox,
customary,
prevalent,
hidebound,
wonted

Synonyms of 'popular'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of current
Definition
commonly accepted
the prevailing tide of current opinion
Synonyms
prevalent,
general,
common,
accepted,
popular,
widespread,
in the air,
prevailing,
circulating,
going around,
customary,
rife,
in circulation
in the sense of democratic
Definition
of or relating to a country, organization, or system in which leaders are chosen or decisions are made by voting
The country eventually returned to democratic rule.
Synonyms
self-governing,
popular,
republican,
representative,
elected,
autonomous,
populist,
egalitarian
in the sense of easy
Definition
not difficult
This is not an easy task.
Synonyms
simple,
straightforward,
no trouble,
not difficult,
effortless,
painless,
clear,
light,
uncomplicated,
child's play (informal),
plain sailing,
undemanding,
a pushover (slang),
a piece of cake (informal),
no bother,
a bed of roses,
easy-peasy (slang),
a piece of piss (taboo, slang),
EZ
in the sense of fashionable
Definition
popular among well-off or famous people
It became fashionable to eat certain foods.
Synonyms
popular,
in fashion,
trendy (British, informal),
cool (slang),
in (informal),
latest,
the new,
happening (old-fashioned, informal),
current,
modern,
on trend,
with it (old-fashioned, informal),
usual,
smart,
hip (old-fashioned, slang),
prevailing (archaic),
stylish,
chic,
up-to-date,
customary,
genteel (archaic),
in vogue,
all the rage,
up-to-the-minute,
modish,
du jour,
à la mode,
designer,
voguish (informal),
trendsetting,
all the go (rare),
culty,
schmick (Australian, informal),
funky (old-fashioned)
in the sense of general
Definition
including various or miscellaneous items
Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
Synonyms
widespread,
accepted,
popular,
public,
common,
broad,
extensive,
universal,
prevailing,
prevalent,
accustomed
in the sense of in
Definition
fashionable
Some years ago, jogging was in.
Synonyms
fashionable,
current,
popular,
cool (slang),
hip (slang),
happening (informal),
stylish,
trendy (British, informal),
chic,
up-to-date,
in vogue,
all the rage,
up-to-the-minute,
modish,
à la mode,
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of in demand
Definition
sought after
He was much in demand as a lecturer.
Synonyms
sought after,
needed,
popular,
favoured,
requested,
in favour,
fashionable,
well-liked,
in vogue,
like gold dust
in the sense of prevailing
Definition
widespread
individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion
Synonyms
widespread,
general,
established,
popular,
common,
set,
current,
usual,
ordinary,
fashionable,
in style,
customary,
prevalent,
in vogue,
preponderating,
dominant,
influential
in the sense of prevalent
Definition
widespread or common
Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
Synonyms
common,
accepted,
established,
popular,
general,
current,
usual,
widespread,
extensive,
universal,
frequent,
everyday,
rampant,
customary,
commonplace,
ubiquitous,
rife,
habitual
in the sense of public
Definition
relating to the people as a whole
Parliament's decision was in line with public opinion.
Synonyms
general,
popular,
national,
shared,
common,
widespread,
universal,
collective

Additional synonyms

in the sense of simple
Definition
easy to understand or do
The job itself had been simple enough.
Synonyms
easy,
straightforward,
not difficult,
light,
elementary,
manageable,
effortless,
painless,
uncomplicated,
undemanding,
easy-peasy (slang)
in the sense of standard
Definition
of a usual, medium, or accepted kind
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.
Synonyms
usual,
normal,
customary,
set,
stock,
average,
popular,
basic,
regular,
typical,
prevailing,
orthodox,
staple,
one-size-fits-all
in the sense of straightforward
Definition
(of a task) easy to do
The question seemed straightforward enough.
Synonyms
simple,
easy,
uncomplicated,
routine,
elementary,
clear-cut,
undemanding,
easy-peasy (slang)
in the sense of universal
Definition
of or relating to everyone in the world or everyone in a particular place or society
proposals for universal health care
Synonyms
widespread,
general,
common,
whole,
total,
entire,
catholic,
unlimited,
ecumenical,
omnipresent,
all-embracing,
overarching,
one-size-fits-all
in the sense of widespread
Definition
affecting an extensive area or a large number of people
There is widespread support for the proposals.Food shortages are widespread.
Synonyms
common,
general,
popular,
sweeping,
broad,
extensive,
universal,
epidemic,
wholesale,
far-reaching,
prevalent,
rife,
pervasive,
far-flung
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