majoritarian
[ muh-jawr-i-tair-ee-uhn, -jor- ]
/ məˌdʒɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, -ˌdʒɒr- /
adjective
of, relating to, or constituting a majority: majoritarian democracy.
supporting or advocating majoritarianism: majoritarian politics.
noun
a supporter or advocate of majoritarianism.
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Origin of majoritarian
First recorded in 1915–20; majorit(y) + -arian
Words nearby majoritarian
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Example sentences from the Web for majoritarian
These days, instead, we witness elections followed by majoritarian mob rule—what Fareed Zakaria has called “illiberal democracy.”
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Our Era of Bipartisan Ineptitude|Lloyd Green|July 7, 2013|DAILY BEASTThe vote was later rescinded under influence of the Independents and Communists, but restored under Majoritarian pressure.
The New Germany|George Young