vox pop
noun/ˌvɒks ˈpɒp/
/ˌvɑːks ˈpɑːp/
[countable, uncountable] (British English, informal)- the opinion of members of the public, especially when it is broadcast or published; the process of asking members of the public for their opinion on something in order to broadcast or publish it
- to do a vox pop
- a series of short vox pops with ordinary Londoners
Word Origin1960s: abbreviation of Latin vox populi, ‘the people's voice’.Want to learn more?
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