majoritarian

American  

[muh-jawr-i-tair-ee-uhn, -jor-] / məˌdʒɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, -ˌdʒɒr- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or constituting a majority.

   majoritarian democracy.

2. supporting or advocating majoritarianism.

   majoritarian politics.

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noun

1. a supporter or advocate of majoritarianism.

Etymology

Origin of majoritarian

First recorded in 1915–20; majorit(y) + -arian

Example Sentences

Public space, he insisted, should be religiously neutral—a buffer protecting minorities from majoritarian dominance.

From Slate

It is a majoritarian responsibility.

From Slate

The punks rejected majoritarian culture and the constraints it attempted to impose, advocating instead for an individualism that included the freedom to express oneself without compromise.

From Salon

The punks rejected majoritarian culture and the constraints it attempted to impose, advocating instead for an individualism that included the freedom to express oneself without compromise.

From Salon

“One of the most important things that a court can do is to uphold those values to protect minority rights who are not able to protect themselves against majoritarian processes,” she said.

From Seattle Times