1liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group:she was one of the most popular girls in the schoolthese cheeses are very popular in Europe
2 [attributive] (of cultural activities or products) intended for or suited to the taste, understanding, or means of the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals:editorials accusing the government of wanting to gag the popular press
(of a belief or attitude) held by the majority of the general public:many adult cats, contrary to popular opinion, dislike milk
3 [attributive] (of political activity) carried on by the people as a whole rather than restricted to politicians or political parties:a popular revolt against colonial rule