transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpä-pyə-lər ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin popularis, from populus the people, a people
Date: 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 popular history of the war
b. : suited to the means of the majority : inexpensive
sold at popular prices
3. : frequently encountered or widely accepted
a popular misconception
4. : commonly liked or approved
a very popular girl
Synonyms: see common
• pop·u·lar·ly adverb