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Definition of popularity

popularity

/ˌpɑːpjəˈlɛrəti/
pop · u · lar · i · ty
Adverb:popularly
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Plural:popularities
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Adjective:popular
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• noun

1

The state or condition of being liked, admired, supported, or favored by many people.

Example

"The mayor's popularity rose significantly after the city's public transit system was modernized."

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• Rhymes for popularity

• Nearby Words

popsicle
populace
popular
popularity
popularization
popularize
popularizer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French popularité or directly from Classical Latin popularitas ('eagerness to please the people, courting of public favor'), derived from popularis ('belonging to the people') and populus ('the people').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Popularity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/popularity
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