pseudopopular

adj

Etymology

From pseudo- + popular.

  1. derived from populāris
  2. derived from populaire
  3. inherited from populer
  4. prefixed as pseudopopular — “pseudo + popular

Definitions

  1. Apparently, but not actually, popular.

    • To us, the final step of Richard's coup, the pseudopopular offer of the crown, looks like a grand display of theatrical fireworks. But to the gullible spectators-within-the play, it is a political bludgeoning.

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