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VocabJLPT N1

public opinion

Noun

Definitions

1. public opinion
2. popular voice
3. Public opinion

This word means "public opinion" — the general views or attitudes held by the population on a particular issue. It often appears in news and political contexts, such as survey results or commentary on how society feels about a policy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You know, public opinion does respond more to stories than to numbers.

Sentence 2

Public opinion can turn on a dime depending on which way the wind blows.

Sentence 3

Official sources commented that they would "closely monitor public opinion trends."

Sentence 4

Don't you think that statement is going to turn public opinion against them?

Sentence 5

Did you make that call based on how public opinion would react?