mainstream

• Nom désignant le courant dominant de pensée, d'influence ou d'activité dans une société, une culture ou un domaine, ainsi que ce qui est largement accepté ou populaire.

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.

   Courant dominant

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsensusconventionnormorthodoxystandard

   Antonymescounterculturefringemarginminorityunderground

2. Mainstream Culture or GroupB2informal

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

   Culture ou groupe dominant

   • 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.

   Synonymesestablishmentmajoritynorm

   Antonymescounterculturefringesubcultureunderground