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opinião mainstream

[o-pi-ni-ˈɐ̃w̃ ˈmeɪn.strim]
nounfemininepl: opiniões mainstream
mainstream opinion
1. A widely held or popular opinion that represents the dominant view in society or a particular group
According to mainstream opinion, climate change is a serious threat.
De acordo com a opinião mainstream, as mudanças climáticas são uma ameaça séria.
2. The conventional or orthodox viewpoint accepted by the majority
His ideas went against the mainstream opinion of the scientific community.
Suas ideias iam contra a opinião mainstream da comunidade científica.
NYC Slang
the party line
Synonyms
opinião dominanteopinião convencionalopinião generalizadapensamento hegemônicoconsenso popular
Antonyms
opinião minoritáriaopinião heterodoxaopinião marginalopinião alternativapensamento crítico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opinião mainstream
Commonly used; increasingly adopted in media and academic discourse
São Paulo
opinião mainstream
Frequently used in business, tech, and media contexts
Portugal
opinião maioritária
Portuguese preference for native term; 'mainstream' less frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir contra a opinião mainstream
fora da opinião mainstream
abraçar a opinião mainstream
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