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“Vox Pop” is a news term derived from the Latin phrase, “Vox Populi.” Translated, it means “the people’s voice.” In an effort to be collaborative and community-focused, we want to bring your voice to the WLVR newsgathering process. During this time of COVID-19, we want to elevate and share voices from around the Lehigh Valley. Mid 18th century (in the sense ‘the opinions or beliefs of the majority’): abbreviation of vox populi.The current sense dates from the 1950s.
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Vox Populi
vox pop·u·li
(pŏp′yə-lī′, -lē)n.
[Latin vōx populī : vōx, voice + populī, genitive of populus, people.]
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
vox populi
(ˈpɒpjʊˌlaɪ) nthe voice of the people; popular or public opinion
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
vox po•pu•li
(ˈvɒks ˈpɒp yəˌlaɪ)n.
[1550–60; < Latin]
Vox Populi Vox Dei
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
vox populi
A Latin phrase meaning voice of the people, used to mean public opinion.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
| Noun | 1. | vox populi - a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; 'he asked for a poll of public opinion' popular opinion, public opinion, opinion |
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Vox Populi Meaning