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   majority

   /məˈdʒɒrɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the greater number: "in the majority of cases all will go smoothly" Similar larger part/numbergreater part/numbermajor partbest/better partmain partmostmore than halfbulkmassweight(main) bodypreponderancepredominancegeneralitylion's share(the) peoplethe massesthe silent majorityOpposite minority
   • ▪ the number by which the votes cast for one party or candidate exceed those for the next: British "Labour retained the seat with a majority of 9,830"
   • ▪ a party or group receiving the greater number of votes.
   • ▪ the number by which votes for one candidate are more than those for all other candidates together. US Similar (winning) marginsuperiority of numbers/voteslandslide
   • 2. the age at which a person is legally a full adult, usually either 18 or 21: "kids get control of the money when they reach the age of majority" Similar coming of agelegal ageseniorityadulthoodmanhood/womanhoodmaturityage of consent
   • 3. the rank or office of a major.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting superiority): from French majorité, from medieval Latin majoritas, from Latin major (see major).

   Scrabble Points: 20

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAJORITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of MAJORITY is a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total. How to use majority in a sentence.

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   Majority definition: the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total (opposed to minority). See examples of MAJORITY used in a sentence.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAJORITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Majority is the state of legally being an adult. In Britain and most states in the United States, people reach their majority at the age of eighteen.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmajority noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of majority noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part. “the majority of his customers prefer it”. synonyms: bulk. see more. see less. antonyms: minority. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMAJORITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   MAJORITY definition: 1. more than half of a group of people or things: 2. to be larger than other similar groups: 3…. Learn more.

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    the majority of the population. a number of voters or votes, jurors, or others in agreement, constituting more than half of the total number. the amount by which the greater number, as of votes, surpasses the remainder ( plurality ).

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    1. the greater number or part of something: the majority of the constituents. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in an election) the number of votes or seats by which the strongest party or candidate beats the combined opposition or the runner-up. See relative majority, absolute majority.