popular culture

[ pop-yuh-ler kuhl-cher ]
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noun
  1. cultural and commercial artifacts, media, and entertainment reflecting, suited to, or aimed at the tastes of the general masses of people: Most artists are influenced by a variety of external sources, including popular culture.The actor's role in the series made her an important figure in popular culture.

Origin of popular culture

1
First recorded in 1850–55

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