Mainstream

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/

Mainstream (noun)

  1. the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are accepted by most people.

Examples

  • The mainstream often influences public opinion.
  • She prefers to follow the mainstream in fashion.

Common collocations: join the mainstream, challenge the mainstream, mainstream culture, mainstream opinion, mainstream acceptance

Mainstream (adjective)

  1. accepted by most people as normal or typical.
  2. related to the most common or popular media sources.

Examples

  • Mainstream beliefs can change over time.
  • He holds mainstream views on education.