Word: Majority

Pronunciation

/ˌmərəˈdʒɔri/

Definitions

• Noun: The greater number or part; more than half of a total. It typically refers to people within a group who hold a particular view or vote in favor of something. For example: “The majority of the population supports this reform.”
  • In legislative contexts: The number by which the votes in favor exceed those against a proposition.
  • In statistics or demographics: The portion of a group that forms more than 50% of its total members.
• Adjective: Relating to or constituting the greater number; prevalent or dominant. Example: “The majority opinion on the issue was clear from the survey results.”

Phrases

• “The majority of”: This phrase is used when referring to most of something or most people in a group. Example: “The majority of students prefer online learning.”
• “A majority vote”: When more than half of the voters support a decision or proposal. Example: “The bill passed with a clear majority vote.”
• “In the majority”: Being part of the larger or prevailing group. Example: “After the election, his party found itself in the majority.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The majority of the committee members agreed on the new policy.”
• Adjective: “Her views were in the minority, as the majority opinion favored a different approach.”

Synonyms

• Most
• Majority rule
• Plurality
• Predominance
• Mainstream
• Overwhelming majority
• More than half
• Larger part