1. Widely liked or appreciated: a popular resort.2. Liked by acquaintances; sought after for company: “Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved” (Margaret Fuller). 3. Of, representing, or carried on by the people at large: the popular vote.4. Fit for, adapted to, or reflecting the taste of the people at large: popular entertainment; popular science.5. Accepted by or prevalent among the people in general: a popular misunderstanding of the issue.6. Suited to or within the means of ordinary people: popular prices.7. Originating among the people: popular legend.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English populer, commonly known, from Old French populeir, of the people, from Latin populris, from populus, the people, of Etruscan origin.
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