CEFR C1

mainstream

adjective

Meaning

Belonging to or characteristic of the most usual, typical, or accepted style, thought, or activity of a group or society.

Examples

The film was criticized for being too mainstream and lacking originality.
His political views were considered too radical for the mainstream.

Synonyms: conventional, orthodox, popular, commonplace

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mainstream (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/

Definition

Belonging to or characteristic of the most usual, typical, or accepted style, thought, or activity of a group or society.

Examples

The film was criticized for being too mainstream and lacking originality.
His political views were considered too radical for the mainstream.
The company is trying to appeal to a more mainstream audience with its new product line.

How to Use mainstream

mainstream media (collocation): The most widely circulated or influential news and entertainment organizations. — "The scandal was widely reported by the mainstream media."
mainstream culture (collocation): The dominant set of beliefs, practices, and values of a society. — "Her fashion sense was always on the edge of mainstream culture."
mainstream appeal (collocation): The quality of being attractive or interesting to a large number of people. — "The film had surprising mainstream appeal despite its dark themes."

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