English word pop comes from Latin populum, Latin -aris, and later Latin popularis (Compatriot, comrade Popular (by, of or for the people).)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| populum | Latin (lat) | |
| -aris | Latin (lat) | Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to. |
| popularis | Latin (lat) | Compatriot, comrade Popular (by, of or for the people). |
| popular | English (eng) | (legal) Concerning the people; public. [from 15th c.]. (obsolete) Cultivating the favour of the common people. [16th-18th c.]. (obsolete) Of low birth, not noble; vulgar, plebian. [16th-17th c.]. Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap. [from 19th c.]. Aimed at ordinary people, as opposed to specialists etc.; intended for general consumption. [from 16th c.]. Common among the general [...] |
| pop | English (eng) | (used attributively in set phrases) Popular. Pop music. |