Definition of widely believed
: according to most people's belief
She was widely believed to be guilty.
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“Widely believed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widely%20believed. Accessed 4 Aug. 2021.
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