public opinion

public opinion
index poll (canvass)

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  • public opinion — public o pinion n [U] the opinions or beliefs that ordinary people have about a particular subject ▪ Public opinion is shifting in favor of the new law. ▪ the pressure of public opinion …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • public opinion — public o pinion noun uncount * the opinions that most people in a society have about something: Some of our judges are out of touch with public opinion. Public opinion is deeply divided on the issue (=people cannot agree) …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • public opinion — n. the opinion of the people generally, esp. as a force in determining social and political action …   English World dictionary

  • public opinion — the collective opinion of many people on some issue, problem, etc., esp. as a guide to action, decision, or the like. [1560 70] * * * Introduction       an aggregate of the individual views, attitudes, and beliefs about a particular topic,… …   Universalium

  • Public opinion — For other uses, see Public opinion (disambiguation). Public opinion is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population. Public opinion can also be defined as the complex collection of opinions of many different… …   Wikipedia

  • Public Opinion — Quotation That the manufacture of consent is capable of great refinements no one, I think, denies. The process by which public opinions arise is certainly no less intricate than it has appeared in these pages, and the opportunities for… …   Wikipedia

  • public opinion — n. 1) to arouse, stir up public opinion 2) to form, mold public opinion 3) to affect, influence; manipulate public opinion 4) to express public opinion 5) to canvass, poll, probe, sound out public opinion * * * influence manipulate public opinion …   Combinatory dictionary

  • public opinion — noun a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people (Freq. 3) he asked for a poll of public opinion • Syn: ↑popular opinion, ↑opinion, ↑vox populi • Hypernyms: ↑belief * * * ˌpublic oˈp …   Useful english dictionary

  • public opinion — N UNCOUNT Public opinion is the opinion or attitude of the public regarding a particular matter. He mobilized public opinion all over the world against hydrogen bomb tests …   English dictionary

  • public opinion —    Refers to the cluster of attitudes and beliefs held by people about a variety of issues, including those concerning politics and policy issues. It is the opinion of the majority of the population at a particular time and place. It will vary on …   Glossary of UK Government and Politics

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