liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group

she was one of the most popular girls in the school

these cheeses are very popular in Europe

(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 political activity) carried on by the people as a whole rather than restricted to politicians or political parties

a popular revolt against colonial rule