semipopular

English

Etymology

semi- +‎ popular

Adjective

semipopular (not comparable)

  1. Somewhat popular; verging towards the popular.
    • 1951, The Journal of Geology:
      Each lecture is about thirty pages in length and is written in semipopular style.
    • 1959, Charles Leonhard, Robert William House, Foundations and principles of music education:
      Popular music, most hymns, semipopular music, and most folk music lack subtlety. The melodies are obvious and easily comprehended.
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