Mainstream: meaning, definitions and examples
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mainstream
[ ˈmeɪnˌstriːm ]
media
The ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as the most usual or typical of a particular society at a particular time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The movie was a huge hit, appealing to the mainstream audience.
- His music is not mainstream, but it has a dedicated following.
- The fashion industry is always influenced by mainstream trends.
- The book explores the clash between mainstream culture and counterculture.
- The mainstream media often shape public opinion.
social media
To promote or make something popular by bringing it to the attention of the general public.
Synonyms
popularize, popularize, promote
Examples of usage
- The company is trying to mainstream their new product through social media.
- She successfully mainstreamed her music by collaborating with famous artists.
- The campaign aims to mainstream awareness of environmental issues.
- They hope to mainstream their cause through a series of events.
Translations
Translations of the word "mainstream" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mainstream
🇮🇳 मुख्य धारा
🇩🇪 Mainstream
🇮🇩 arus utama
🇺🇦 мейнстрім
🇵🇱 główny nurt
🇯🇵 主流
🇫🇷 courant dominant
🇪🇸 corriente principal
🇹🇷 ana akım
🇰🇷 주류
🇸🇦 التيار الرئيسي
🇨🇿 hlavní proud
🇸🇰 hlavný prúd
🇨🇳 主流
🇸🇮 glavni tok
🇮🇸 aðalstraumur
🇰🇿 негізгі ағым
🇬🇪 მთავარი დინება
🇦🇿 əsas axın
🇲🇽 corriente principal
Word origin
The term 'mainstream' originated in the early 17th century from the Old English word 'mægenstrēam', meaning 'principal current or flow'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the prevailing current of thought, influence, or activity in society. The concept of mainstream has been widely used in various fields such as media, culture, and social trends to describe what is considered typical or dominant.