Popular meaning : A person who is popular, especially at a school. (chiefly in the plural) An inexpensive newspaper with wide circulation. A member of the Populares Common among the general public; generally accepted. Concerning the people; public. Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public. Of low birth, not noble; vulgar, plebian. Aimed at ordinary people, as opposed to specialists etc.; intended for general consumption. Cultivating the favour of the common people. Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap.