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Popular

PAH-pyuh-lur

/ˈpɑːpjʌlɜːr/

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popular

Dictionary meaning

(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people).

Examples

  • The popular vote.
  • A popular tourist attraction.

Synonyms: pop

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