popular
adjective(pop-u-lar)
representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large
Examples:
A democratic or popular movement. 
Popular thought. 
Popular science. 
Popular fiction. 
popular
adjective(pop-u-lar)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
popular
adjective(pop-u-lar)
carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large
Examples:
The popular vote. 
Popular representation. 
Institutions of popular government. 
popular
adjective(pop-u-lar)
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
Examples:
A popular tourist attraction. 
A popular girl. 
Cabbage patch dolls are no longer popular.