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mainstream

/ˈmeɪnstriːm/ /ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/

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noun

The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air

Examples :

"The mainstream of the conversation at the family dinner was about the kids' school play. "

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noun

(usually with the) That which is common; the norm.

Examples :

"His ideas were well outside the mainstream, but he presented them intelligently, and we were impressed if not convinced."

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verb

To popularize, to normalize, to render mainstream.

Examples :

"The new school program successfully mainstreamed students with learning differences into regular classes. "

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verb

To become mainstream.

Examples :

"The band's music slowly became mainstream after their hit single topped the charts. "

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verb

To educate (a disabled student) together with non-disabled students.

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adjective

Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of a population or market.

Examples :

"The school's latest dress code is now mainstream; almost all students are following it. "

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