Definition of Popular opinion

1. Noun. A belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people. "He asked for a poll of public opinion"

Exact synonyms: Opinion, Public Opinion, Vox Populi
Generic synonyms: Belief

Lexicographical Neighbors of Popular Opinion

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popular etymologies
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popular opinion (current term)
popular science
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popularities
popularity

Literary usage of Popular opinion

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1850)
"It is a popular opinion, that the number of these islands equals the days in the year; but accurate investigation ..."

2. The Life of Rutherford Birchard Hayes by Charles Richard Williams (1914)
"Now, as to popular opinion, let it be sound on these two great leading ideas and principles; let every man feel that he can form a part of that popular ..."

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