. [singular + singular or plural verb] the largest part of a group of people or things · . [countable] the number of votes by which one political party wins an ... |
1[singular] majority (of somebody/something) the largest part of a group of people or things The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. |
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun majority, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ... |
a system in which power is held by the group that has the largest number of members Black majority rule in South Africa took many years to achieve. |
the difference between the number of members that the government has in a parliament and the number that all the other political parties have together. |
the larger number or part of something: The majority of the employees have university degrees. A large majority of people approve of the death sentence. |
the largest group of people in a society, considered as having very traditional ideas about moral matters, religion, sexual behaviour, etc. |
The earliest known use of the noun majority is in the mid 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for majority is from 1760, in Cautions & Advices to Officers of Army. |
more than half of the total number of votes or winning candidates. 280 seats are needed for an absolute majority in the National Assembly. |
a system in which power is held by the group that has the largest number of members. Black majority rule in South Africa took many years to achieve. |
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