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vox populi

American  
[voks pop-yuh-lahy] / ˈvɒks ˈpɒp yəˌlaɪ /

noun

  1. the voice of the people; popular opinion. vox pop.


vox populi British  
/ ˈpɒpjʊˌlaɪ /

noun

  1. the voice of the people; popular or public opinion

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Etymology

Origin of vox populi

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin vōx populī, equivalent to vōx “voice” + populī, genitive singular of populus people; voice ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The "best cinematic and box office achievement" category makes its first appearance this year, acknowledging the vox populi as a determinant of defining good moviemaking.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

The House of Commons could always find reasons to veto vox populi.

From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2019

And although Hal Steinbrenner doesn’t listen to sports radio and devour the tabloids, he’s kept abreast of the vox populi by nephew Stephen Swindal Jr., assistant director of player development.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2019

And although Hal Steinbrenner doesn’t listen to sports radio and devour the tabloids, he’s kept abreast of the vox populi by nephew Stephen Swindal Jr., assistant director of player development.

From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2019

While I am fascinated by the linguistic exuberance of the vox populi, I’d be the first to argue that having prescriptive rules is desirable, indeed indispensable, in many arenas of writing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker