(1) The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
"His charm soon won him affection and popularity"
"The universal popularity of American movies"
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popularity
The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large; good will or favor proceeding from the people; as, the popularity of a law, statesman, or a book.