Noun

popularity

  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.

Derived terms

  • popularity contest

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Thu Aug 27 18:16:47 2009

Popularity is the quality of being well-liked or common, or having a high social status. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's personal value systems, and forms a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as Management, politics, Entertainment Industry among others.

Borrowed from the Latin popularis in 1490, originally meant common or "belonging to the people". The use of the word popular to mean the "fact or condition of being beloved by the people" is seen originally 1601.

Many different variations of popularity exist, and many ways in which to gain it. General popularity usually involves respect in two directions: a popular person is respected by peers and will reciprocate that respect, thus reinforcing the belief of deserving the popularity. Likewise, amicability is an important component of popularity, as a person who does not like others is unlikely to be liked by others. This reciprocal nature of interpersonal popularity is often overlooked by people (particularly the young) who are attempting to become popular: being loud may be successful in gaining attention, but is unlikely to provide mutual respect.

Humor may also be a viable means of increasing one's popularity, as there are few people in the world who do not warm to somebody who amuses them. However if taken too far this strategy can result in one being seen as a clown or moron.Neuroimaging identifies the identifies the anterior insula and anterior cingulate as key areas in the brain determining whether people prefer something in regard to its being popular with their peer group. The influence of ones peer group upon is strongest during adolescence.

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Sat Jul 17 05:52:32 2010

According to popularity as in most known not poulation, what do you think oregon ranks?
Q. Where do you think oregon ranks in popularity of who knows alot about it. For example California and New York are known, North Dakota and Nebraska arent. What number would you say oregon was?
Asked by korlock3000 - Tue Mar 25 23:52:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say about 20th. Oregon is a wonderful state but it isn't that well publicized. This is good for people who live in Oregon and don't want to become overcrowded. I know that Oregon has one of the only assisted suicide laws in the entire country. Pretty forward thinking if you ask me! Death with dignity act.
Answered by Steve in NC - Wed Mar 26 00:35:51 2008

What is the name of the music website where it shows the popularity of songs by particular artists?
Q. The website works as follows: you click on an artist and the website will then display their discography in a list format. Then it will show you the popularity of each song which is indicated by a bar. The longer the bar, the more popular the song is for that particular artist.
Asked by unknown - Wed Jun 3 17:35:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. go to the site: get every your favourite songs
Answered by unknown - Fri Jun 5 06:14:03 2009

Why have political parties declined in popularity?
Q. I've been noticing that there has been a decline in political party popularity. Why is that? Is it because young people aren't interested in politics? Or because people choose not to define who they are by saying what political party they are for?
Asked by Alex - Thu Oct 23 22:30:59 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Have you looked at them lately? Totally non-partisan statement here, the two that mean anything in this country both pretty much suck. The Democrats lack leadership and frankly have kowtowed to the Bush administration since 9/11. The Republicans have become a refuge for religious extremists and crooks. And the Libertarians may have some good ideas, but are so damn naive when it comes to corporate power that you just want to shake them.
Answered by Shylock - Thu Oct 23 22:41:58 2008

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