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.