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public opinion

[/ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/]
nounfemininepl: public opinions / opiniones públicas
opinião pública
1. The aggregate of the individual views, attitudes, and beliefs expressed by the adult population
Public opinion polls showed strong support for the new policy.
As pesquisas de opinião pública mostraram forte apoio à nova política.
2. General sentiment or consensus among the general population regarding a specific issue or topic
The candidate's stance on climate change was shaped by public opinion.
A posição do candidato sobre mudanças climáticas foi moldada pela opinião pública.
Synonyms
popular sentimentgeneral opinionpublic sentimentcommon opinionsentiment públicovoto popular
Antonyms
private opinionindividual beliefpersonal convictionopinião privada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opinião pública
Standard usage in media and political discourse
São Paulo
opinião pública
Common in academic and journalistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
opinião pública
Standard usage, frequently referenced in social commentary
Portugal
opinião pública
Standard Portuguese usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sway public opinion - influenciar a opinião pública
gauge public opinion - medir/avaliar a opinião pública
court public opinion - conquistar o apoio da opinião pública
go against public opinion - ir contra a opinião pública
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