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popular view

[/ˈpɒpjələr vjuː/]
nounpl: popular views
opinião popular
1. A belief, perspective, or opinion that is widely held or accepted by the majority of people in a society or group
The popular view is that exercise improves health.
A opinião popular é que o exercício melhora a saúde.
2. A commonly held understanding or perspective on a particular subject
Despite the popular view, the theory has been proven false.
Apesar da opinião popular, a teoria foi provada falsa.
Synonyms
common beliefgeneral consensuspublic opinionprevailing opinionconventional wisdom
Antonyms
minority viewunpopular opiniondissenting viewunconventional opinion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opinião popular
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
opinião popular
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
opinião popular
Standard usage
Portugal
opinião popular
Standard usage, may also say 'parecer popular' or 'visão popular'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
swim against the tide
conventional wisdom
the man on the street
what people say
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