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Added 9 October 2026

popular

/ˈpɒp.jʊ.lə/ adjective

In Latin: popularis Wiktionary

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Common among the general public; generally accepted. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
Concerning the people; public.
Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public.

noun

A person who is popular, especially at a school.
An inexpensive newspaper with wide circulation.
A member of the Populares

Origin

Inherited from Middle English populer, borrowed from Old French populaire, or borrowed from Latin populāris.

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