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popularity
UK /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ US /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/
noun 5
Definitions
noun
1
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.
Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.
2
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
So this Gallant, labouring to avoid Popularity, falls into a habit of Affectation, Ten thousand times hatefuller than the former.
3
The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people
4
Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
Popularities, and circumstances which […] sway the ordinary judgment.
5
The act of courting the favour of the people.
Cato (the younger) charged Muraena, and indicted him in open court for popularity and ambition.
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