adjective
popular
Intended for ordinary people rather than specialists or elites.
The book offers a popular account of astronomy.
Etymology
Latin popularis means of the people. This sense directly identifies material or activity intended for the general public rather than a specialist group.
More examples
- She writes popular history for general readers.
- The lecture avoided specialist language in favor of a popular explanation.
- The museum presents science in a popular form.
Forms
popular
Similar words
- accessible
- Easy to understand or use.
- general-interest
- Intended for a broad audience rather than specialists.