public opinion — the 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/
Korean meaning: 특정 이슈에 대한 일반 대중의 의견이나 견해
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**블릭 어**피**니언
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.
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Origin
라틴어 'publicus'(공공의)와 'opinio'(의견)에서 유래. 민주주의 발달과 함께 18세기부터 정치적 개념으로 널리 사용되기 시작했다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The mayor's approval rating dropped faster than a hot potato when public opinion turned against him.”
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