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Definition of popularity contest noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

popularity contest

noun

/ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti kɒntest/

/ˌpɑːpjuˈlærəti kɑːntest/

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a competition in which people vote and the most popular person wins, even though they might not be the most skilful
- Clearly it is a popularity contest and not a dance competition.
Word OriginEarly 20th century; earliest use found in The Atlanta Constitution.

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