popularity — the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɑpjəˈlærəti/
Example Sentences
- The mayor's popularity plummeted after the pizza tax scandal.
- Social media has changed how we measure popularity among teenagers.
- His popularity with cats makes him the neighborhood's unofficial pet whisperer.
popularity
NOUN[/ˌpɑpjəˈlærəti/]
the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'popularis' (of the people, popular), which itself comes from 'populus' (people, nation). The suffix '-ity' was added to form an abstract noun denoting the state or quality of being popular or favored by the masses.
Breakdown
popular (from Latin popularis, meaning of or relating to the people) + -ity (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting state, condition, or quality).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mayor's popularity plummeted after the pizza tax scandal.”
“Social media has changed how we measure popularity among teenagers.”
“His popularity with cats makes him the neighborhood's unofficial pet whisperer.”
“The brand's popularity grew exponentially after the celebrity endorsement.”
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