"pseudopopular" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: pseudo- + popular Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|popular}} pseudo- + popular Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pseudopopular (not comparable)
  1. Apparently, but not actually, popular. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-pseudopopular-en-adj-cKPlf-VP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pseudo-

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