Definition of popular
1 : of or relating to the general public
2 : suitable to the majority: such 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 theory
4 : commonly liked or approved
a very popular girl
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The first known use of popular was in 1548
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