Public Opinion Vocabulary

noun a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

verb to make a vehement protest or demand

• The clamor from the protestors could be heard from blocks away.
• There was a loud clamor coming from the party next door.
• The clamor for tickets to the concert was insane.
• Amidst the clamor of everyday life, finding moments of peace is essential.

noun a widespread feeling of excitement or support for something

• The ground swell of public support for the new policy was evident in the latest polls.
• There's been a ground swell of excitement building for the upcoming concert.
• The ground swell for the new video game release is insane!
• As the project gained momentum, a ground swell of enthusiasm swept through the team.

noun A person who is not an expert in a particular field, an ordinary person

preposition In this context, 'in' is used to show the location or position of the man

• The man in the street is often overlooked in policy decisions.
• The average man in the street just wants to live a peaceful life.
• The man in the street is just trying to make ends meet.
• The man in the street represents the common people in society.

noun Voting is the act of expressing one's preference in an election or decision-making process.

• Pocketbook voting refers to the practice of voters choosing candidates based on their economic policies.
• Many people engage in pocketbook voting by voting for candidates who promise to lower taxes.
• Some folks just do pocketbook voting and pick the candidate who says they'll make things cheaper.
• In a way, pocketbook voting is like voting with your wallet, choosing candidates who align with your financial interests.