1. (n.) 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. (n.) The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

3. (n.) Something which obtains, or is intended to obtain, the favor of the vulgar; claptrap.

4. (n.) The act of courting the favor of the people.

5. (n.) Public sentiment; general passion.

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