📊majority

noun
/məˈdʒɒrəti/

Meaning

the greater number or part of something; more than half
The greater number or part; more than half
The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example Sentences

The majority of voters supported the new law.

The majority of students passed the final examination.

The majority demanded their rights.

Example Expressions

silent majority

Synonyms

bulk, mass, most, plurality, dominance, preponderance, Plurality, Bulk
Entry 1
bulk, mass, most, plurality, dominance
Entry 2
most, bulk, mass, plurality, preponderance
Entry 3
Plurality, Bulk

Antonyms

minority, few, handful, small portion, Minority, Few
Entry 1
minority, few
Entry 2
minority, few, handful, small portion
Entry 3
Minority, Few

Collocations

majority rule, majority opinion, majority support, majority party, vast majority, simple majority, majority vote
Entry 1
majority rule, majority opinion, majority support, majority party
Entry 2
vast majority, simple majority, majority vote, majority opinion

More Example Sentences

The majority opinion may not always be correct.

Let us vote on this and follow the decision of the majority.

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