The meaning of POPULAR is of or relating to the general public.

POPULAR definition: 1. liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people: 2. for or involving ordinary people rather than…. Learn more.

Popular definition: regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general.. See examples of POPULAR used in a sentence.

2. favoured by an individual or limited group: I'm not very popular with her. 3. connected with, representing, or prevailing among the general public; common: popular discontent. 4. …

regarded with favor, approval, or affection by an acquaintance or acquaintances: He's not very popular with me just now. Government of, pertaining to, or representing the people, esp. the …

There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word popular, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Something that is popular is enjoyed or liked by a lot of people. Chocolate sauce is always popular with youngsters.

The current definition of the word popular, the "fact or condition of being well liked by the people", was first seen in 1601. [7] While popularity is a trait often ascribed to an individual, it is an …

How does the adjective popular contrast with its synonyms? Some common synonyms of popular are common, familiar, ordinary, plain, and vulgar.

Opposite unpopular for or involving ordinary people: popular culture (Definition of popular from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)