[pop.u.lar] adj [L popularis, fr. populus the people, a people] (1548) 1: of or relating to the general public
2: suitable to the majority: as a: adapted to or indicative of the understanding and taste of the majority "a ~ history of the war" b: suited to the means of the majority: inexpensive "sold at ~ prices"
3: frequently encountered or widely accepted
4: commonly liked or approved "a very ~ girl" syn see common -- pop.u.lar.ly adv