MAINSTREAM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MAINSTREAM?

Need another word that means the same as “mainstream”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “mainstream” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Mainstream” are: normal, conventional, ordinary, orthodox, conformist, accepted, established, recognized, common, usual, prevailing, popular

Mainstream as an Adjective

Definitions of "Mainstream" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mainstream” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Belonging to or characteristic of the mainstream.
• (of a school or class) for pupils without special needs.

Synonyms of "Mainstream" as an adjective (12 Words)

accepted	Generally approved or compelling recognition. The accepted consensus within the church.
common	Commonly encountered. A common nuisance.
conformist	Marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles. The poet became more conformist in his later years.
conventional	(of weapons or power) non-nuclear. A conventional church wedding with the bride in traditional white.
established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. The established social order.
normal	Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. Until her accident Louise had been a perfectly normal little girl.
ordinary	Lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered. He sets out to depict ordinary people.
orthodox	Relating to Orthodox Judaism. A relatively orthodox artist.
popular	Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group. Popular thought.
prevailing	Having most appeal or influence; prevalent. The prevailing mood within Whitehall circles.
recognized	Generally approved or compelling recognition. His recognized superiority in this kind of work.
usual	Habitually or typically occurring or done; customary. The usual greeting.

Usage Examples of "Mainstream" as an adjective

• Mainstream pop music.
• The state government has supported greater integration of students with disabilities into mainstream schools.

Associations of "Mainstream" (30 Words)

bohemian	A member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America. A bohemian community of artists.
civilian	Relating to civilians. Terrorists and soldiers have killed tens of thousands of civilians.
civilized	Marked by refinement in taste and manners. Terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world.
club	Strike with a club or a bludgeon. I belong to a photographic club.
contest	An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants. A tennis contest.
culture	A preparation of cells obtained by culture. This variety of lettuce is popular for its ease of culture.
democratic	Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles. Democratic art forms.
democratize	Make (something) accessible to everyone. Public institutions need to be democratized.
egalitarian	A person who advocates or supports the principle of equality for all people. He was a social and political egalitarian.
emulation	Technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another. A model worthy of emulation.
feudal	According to resembling or denoting the system of feudalism. His view of patriotism was more than old fashioned it was positively feudal.
feudalistic	Of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism.
genteel	Marked by refinement in taste and manners. A genteel old lady.
guild	An association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal.
hierarchical	Of the nature of a hierarchy; arranged in order of rank. In her hierarchical set of values honesty comes first.
league	The contest for the championship of a league. The league championship.
local	Of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood. The village has an excellent local bus service.
matriarchy	A form of social organization in which descent and relationship are reckoned through the female line. A matriarchy run by morally superior women.
modern	Belonging to the modern era since the Middle Ages. Totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric.
polarize	Become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation. Polarize light waves.
popular	Regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public. Popular fiction.
popularity	The quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after. His charm soon won him affection and popularity.
primitive	A painting by a primitive artist or an object in a primitive style. The okapi is a short necked primitive cousin of the giraffe.
rakish	Marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness- Crary Moore. He had a rakish debonair look.
regime	A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. A low calorie low fat regime.
semipublic	Having some of the features of public institution.
society	A specified section of society. The ethnic diversity of British society.
stratified	(of a society) divided into levels or classes based on social status, education, or income. A stratified society in which political power and influence still lay in the hands of the landed class.
values	Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something. He has very conservatives values.
vogue	The popular taste at a given time. Crochet garments are in vogue this season.