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vox populi

  1. vox populi is a Latin phrase that literally means “the voice of the people.
  2.  The voice of the people; popular opinion or sentiment.
  3. Public opinion
  4. Common voice

Etymology & Origin of vox populi

Vox populi dates back to ancient Rome, where it was used to express the idea of the collective opinion of the citizenry. The phrase gained more prominence in English from the 16th century onward.

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