vox pop
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of vox pop
C20: shortened from vox populi
Example Sentences
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Snippets of Lemon's vox pop conversations proved popular and were shared and reshared across social media.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2024
In one fascinating sequence from 20 July, a vox pop of the almost entirely black crowd reveals a total disinterest in the moon landing, which was happening at the same time.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2021
Not surprisingly, the vox pop – the literal “voice of the people” – has itself become the focus of angry debate.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 3, 2019
“This project was a way to give this event a vox pop perspective,” says Gabriel Kahn director of Future of Journalism at the Annenberg Innovation Lab.
From Forbes ● Feb. 26, 2012
Ravi Somaiya London correspondent delivering vox pop and other reaction to the day’s pomp from the London street.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2011
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