popularity

  1. Noun.  The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.
  2. Noun.  (archaic) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.
  3. Noun.  (archaic) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.
  4. Noun.  (obsolete) The act of courting the favour of the people.
  5. Noun.  (archaic) Public sentiment; general passion.

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