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majoritarian
[ muh-jawr-i-tair-ee-uhn, -jor- ]
/ məˌdʒɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, -ˌdʒɒr- /
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adjective
of, relating to, or constituting amajority: 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
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