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public opinionthe opinions or views held by the general public on a particular issue

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the opinions or views held by the general public on a particular issue

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/

Example Sentences

  • The celebrity's scandal caused a dramatic shift in public opinion overnight.
  • Politicians often hire expensive consultants to massage public opinion like a spa therapist.
  • Social media has become a powerful tool for both measuring and manipulating public opinion.

public opinion

NOUN

[/ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/]

the opinions or views held by the general public on a particular issue

Public opinion shifts overnight as crowds gather in the town square debating the new law.
💡 Concept

Public opinion shifts overnight as crowds gather in the town square debating the new law.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/

🌳Etymology

Rootpublic + opinion

🎵Rhyme

dominionminionopinion
dominion
minion
opinion

🔗Collocations

public opinion poll
shape public opinion
sway public opinion
gauge public opinion
influence public opinion
shift in public opinion
public opinion survey

📝Examples

The celebrity's scandal caused a dramatic shift in public opinion overnight.

😄 Fun example

Politicians often hire expensive consultants to massage public opinion like a spa therapist.

Social media has become a powerful tool for both measuring and manipulating public opinion.

😄 Fun example

The mayor's approval rating dropped faster than a hot potato when public opinion turned against him.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

public sentimentpopular opiniongeneral consensuscollective viewmass opinion

Antonyms

private viewexpert opinionminority opinion

Related

pollsurveyconsensussentimentperceptionattitudeviewpoint

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