public opinion
/ˌpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/noun
उच्चारण पब्लिक अपिन्यन
जनमत, लोकमत
Core word
noun
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[U]
the opinions or beliefs that ordinary people in a society have about an issue
जनमत, लोकमत
- Public opinion turned against the new law.
- The government cannot ignore public opinion for long.
- Social media now shapes public opinion quickly.
+ 3 more examples
- The newspaper poll showed that public opinion was divided.
- The leader changed his plan after public opinion went against it.
- Television can have a strong influence on public opinion.
§Grammar and usage
Public opinion is uncountable and takes a singular verb, as in 'Public opinion is divided'.
Grammar: public opinion uncountable है और इसके साथ singular verb आता है, जैसे 'Public opinion is divided'।