majority
the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total (opposed to minority): the majority of the population.
a number of voters or votes, jurors, or others in agreement, constituting more than half of the total number.
the amount by which the greater number, as of votes, surpasses the remainder (distinguished from plurality).
the party or faction with the majority vote: The Democratic Party is the majority.
the state or time of being of full legal age: to attain one's majority.
the military rank or office of a major.
Idioms about majority
join the (great) majority, to die.
Origin of majority
1synonym study For majority
Other words from majority
- non·ma·jor·i·ty, noun, plural non·ma·jor·i·ties.
- Compare majority-minority.
Words that may be confused with majority
- majority , plurality (see synonym study at the current entry)
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How to use majority in a sentence
But the Republicans control both houses of the legislature and just expanded their majorities.
Majorities disapprove of the job President Obama is doing, as well as the job being done be Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
New Harvard Study Finds the Door to Millennial Vote Is Open to GOP | Kristen Soltis Anderson | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA year ago, majorities across the country supported the initiative, but polls have swung decisively in the other direction since.
For years now, polls have been showing that growing majorities of Americans want a government that does less and spends less.
After Cochran’s Win: Red-State Socialism Must Be Stopped! | Nick Gillespie | June 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMost—by overwhelming majorities—find our name to be rooted in pride for our shared heritage and values.
It’s Official: ‘Redskins’ Is Racist, but Will the Team or NFL Listen? | Robert Silverman | June 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
His will was law to his ministers, and they commanded overwhelming majorities in both houses of parliament.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntPower in the world, upon a large view, and in the light of history, has not been confided to the majorities of men.
Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions | George S. BoutwellFrom questions of this class, spring all our constitutional controversies, and we divide upon them into majorities and minorities.
Key-Notes of American Liberty | VariousThe Bill encountered much opposition in both Houses, but was passed by large majorities.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonDoes not the gentleman perceive, Sir, how his argument against majorities might here be retorted upon him?
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster | Daniel Webster
British Dictionary definitions for majority
/ (məˈdʒɒrɪtɪ) /
the greater number or part of something: the majority of the constituents
(in an election) the number of votes or seats by which the strongest party or candidate beats the combined opposition or the runner-up: See relative majority, absolute majority
the largest party or group that votes together in a legislative or deliberative assembly
the time of reaching or state of having reached full legal age, when a person is held competent to manage his own affairs, exercise civil rights and duties, etc
the rank, office, or commission of major
euphemistic the dead (esp in the phrases join the majority, go or pass over to the majority)
obsolete the quality or state of being greater; superiority
(modifier) of, involving, or being a majority: a majority decision; a majority verdict
in the majority forming or part of the greater number of something
Origin of majority
1usage For majority
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