Synonyms

vox pop

British

noun

interviews with members of the public on a radio or television programme

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Etymology

Origin of vox pop

C20: shortened from _{vox populi}

Example Sentences

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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

The next segment featured some “Daily Show”-style vox pop, asking random folks if they had seen the infamous host.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2013

“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

At the Capulet school they're all stage-ready drama students; the Montagues' attitude is summed up with a playground vox pop: "Shakespeare's dead, innit."

From The Guardian • Jun. 4, 2010

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