majoritarian
[muh-jawr-i-tair-ee-uh n, -jor-]
- of, relating to, or constituting a majority: majoritarian democracy.
- supporting or advocating majoritarianism: majoritarian politics.
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- a supporter or advocate of majoritarianism.
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Origin of majoritarian
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Examples from the Web for majoritarian
Contemporary Examples
These days, instead, we witness elections followed by majoritarian mob rule—what Fareed Zakaria has called “illiberal democracy.”
Historical Examples
The vote was later rescinded under influence of the Independents and Communists, but restored under Majoritarian pressure.
The New GermanyGeorge Young
Word Origin and History for majoritarian
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper