🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

주류

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jullyu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mainstream/ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/
nounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"이 영화는 주류 관객을 끌어들였다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The prevailing trend or direction in a particular field, especially in culture or society.

    "The movie was a huge success, appealing to the mainstream audience."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the mainstream; conventional or widely accepted.

    "She prefers mainstream music over indie genres."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'mainstream' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'main' from Old English 'mǣne' meaning 'common' and 'stream' from Old English 'streama' meaning 'flow of water'. It evolved to signify the prevailing current or trend in society or culture.

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