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Mainstream
/ˈmeɪnstriːm/
Related to the common trends, ideas, or attitudes accepted by a majority of people or groups.
Synonyms:
conventional
regular
established
prevailing
popular
Antonyms:
nonconformist
fringe
marginal
alternative
unconventional
Examples:
Pop music is
mainstream
worldwide.
Her ideas aren't considered
mainstream
yet.
Etymology:
First known use in 1831, derived from
main
meaning principal or chief, and
stream
, suggesting a continuous flow of ideas or tendencies.
Usage Statistics:
21 mentions per 1 million words
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