English Explanatory Dictionary

conventional wisdom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A belief or set of beliefs that is widely accepted, especially one which may be questionable on close examination.

Word forms

conventional wisdom conventional wisdoms

Synonyms

received wisdom

Related words

antiproverb as the man says common knowledge common sense idée reçue

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