mainstream

• Sustantivo que designa la corriente dominante de pensamiento, influencia o actividad en la sociedad, la cultura o un ámbito; también se refiere a lo convencional o popular frente a lo alternativo o minoritario.

A noun referring to the prevailing current of thought, influence, or activity within a society, culture, or field.

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1. Dominant Current of ThoughtB2formal

   The prevailing or most widely accepted ideas, attitudes, or practices within a society or field at a given time.

   Corriente dominante

   • Her views on education are now part of the mainstream.
   • The party moved closer to the political mainstream during the election.
   • This novel challenges the mainstream of literary theory.
   • Many artists eventually find their work absorbed into the mainstream.

   Sinónimosconsensusconventionnormorthodoxystandard

   Antónimoscounterculturefringemarginminorityunderground

2. Mainstream Culture or GroupB2informal

   The set of cultural or social norms, tastes, and practices shared by the majority of a population.

   Corriente principal

   • Indie music sometimes gets adopted by the mainstream.
   • He prefers underground films to mainstream Hollywood movies.
   • The event appealed to both niche audiences and the mainstream.
   • As the internet grew, fashions shifted from the mainstream to micro-trends.

   Sinónimosestablishmentmajoritynorm

   Antónimoscounterculturefringesubcultureunderground