popular

Meanings

• adjective

  Widely recognized and established. Receiving approval and support from a large number of people.

  - "The popular choice for president was John Doe."
  - "The popular new song is playing on the radio."
  - "The popular opinion among scientists is that the earth is round."

• adjective

  Having a large number of followers or fans.

  - "The popular actor was swarmed by fans."
  - "The popular singer had millions of followers on social media."
  - "The popular book sold out in record time."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑpjələɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

anonymous , unpopular

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with popular
hope , scope , dope , mope , scope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of popular that leads to same result
popular , popularly , popular front , popular fronts , popular sovereignties , popular sovereignty , by popular demand , popular demand , popular taste , anti-popular , antipopular , contrary to popular belief , contrary to popular opinion

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English populer, from Old French populer, from popule people, from the Latin populus people.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'popular' comes from the Latin word 'populus', which means 'people'.

2. The most popular name for a baby in the United States in 2020 was Olivia for girls and Liam for boys.

3. The most popular social media platform in the world is Facebook, with over 2.7 billion active users.

4. The most popular pizza topping in the United States is pepperoni.

5. The most popular sport in the world is soccer, with an estimated 4 billion fans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fad: A fashion or craze that is popular for a brief period of time.

2. Trend: A popular style or direction that is influential and sets a fashion.

3. Democracy: A form of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'popular' has been used in various cultural contexts to refer to things that are widely appreciated or enjoyed by the general public. In literature, popular books often become bestsellers and are read by millions of people. In music, popular songs are those that top the charts and are played frequently on the radio. In art, popular pieces are those that receive widespread acclaim and are displayed in museums or galleries. The term can also be used to describe popular traditions or customs, such as holiday celebrations or festivals.

How to Memorize "popular"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd of people cheering and clapping for their favorite candidate.
   - Visualize a popular song playing on the radio with people singing along.
   - Visualize a best-selling book with people reading it and discussing it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'popular' with words like 'widely appreciated', 'well-liked', and 'favorite'.
   - Associate the word 'popular' with images of large crowds of people or famous celebrities.
   - Associate the word 'popular' with things that are trendy or fashionable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Prefer Interesting New Things' to remember the meaning of 'popular'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'People's Opinion Pushes It Up' to remember the meaning of 'popular'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'People's Preference Puts It On Top' to remember the meaning of 'popular'.

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