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mainstream thinking

[/ˈmeɪnˌstrim ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun
pensamento dominante
1. The conventional or widely accepted ideas, opinions, and beliefs that are shared by the majority of people in a society or professional field
Mainstream thinking in economics has shifted towards sustainable development.
O pensamento dominante na economia deslocou-se para o desenvolvimento sustentável.
2. The prevailing or orthodox perspective on a particular topic that is endorsed by most experts and institutions
Mainstream thinking used to reject renewable energy as viable.
O pensamento dominante costumava rejeitar energia renovável como viável.
Synonyms
conventional wisdomorthodox thinkingconsensus viewpopular opinionaccepted belief
Antonyms
alternative thinkingunconventional thoughtfringe ideasdissenting opinioncontrarian view

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento dominante
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
pensamento de senso comum
Alternative expression emphasizing common sense perspective
Portugal
pensamento maioritário
Preferred in European Portuguese
Portugal
pensamento convencional
Alternative formal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
swim against the current
think outside the box
march to the beat of your own drum
fall in line with
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