What is another word for held view?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛld vjˈuː] (IPA)

"Held view" is a term used to describe a commonly accepted opinion about a particular issue. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with the term "held view". Some of these synonyms include "established belief", "prevailing opinion", "conventional wisdom", "traditional perspective", "popular belief", and "accepted viewpoint". These terms all describe a commonly accepted idea that has gained traction over time and is widely accepted by a majority of people. They convey the idea that a particular perspective or belief has become deeply entrenched in the societal consciousness and is considered to be the norm.

What are the hypernyms for Held view?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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