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conventional wisdom

The definition of conventional wisdom refers to something that is widely accepted as true or correct or proper.

(noun)

An example of conventional wisdom is the idea that if you work hard you will succeed.

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See conventional wisdom in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the generally accepted belief with regard to some matter, or the set of beliefs held by most people

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