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mainstream topic

[ˈmeɪnˌstrim ˈtɑpɪk]
nounpl: mainstream topics
tópico principal / assunto mainstream
1. A subject or issue that is widely discussed, accepted, or relevant to the general public and dominant culture
Climate change has become a mainstream topic in political debates.
As mudanças climáticas tornaram-se um tópico principal nos debates políticos.
2. A subject that receives significant coverage in major media outlets and is considered socially acceptable for discussion
Mental health is now a mainstream topic in workplace conversations.
A saúde mental agora é um assunto mainstream nas conversas do local de trabalho.
Synonyms
popular topichot topictrending subjectwidely discussed issuemainstream subject
Antonyms
niche topicobscure subjectfringe topicmarginal issueunderground topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico principal / assunto em destaque
commonly used in media and academic contexts
Portugal
tema central / assunto de grande relevância
more formal usage preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the mainstream
enter the mainstream
go mainstream
trending topic
hot-button issue
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