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majority
noun ma·jor·i·ty \mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē, -ˈjär-\
: a number that is greater than half of a total
: a number of votes that is more than half of the total number
: the group or party that is the greater part of a large group
plural ma·jor·i·ties
Full Definition of MAJORITY
1
obsolete : the quality or state of being greater
2
a : the age at which full civil rights are accorded b : the status of one who has attained this age
3
a : a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total <a majority of voters> <a two-thirds majority> b : the excess of a majority over the remainder of the total : margin <won by a majority of 10 votes> c : the greater quantity or share <the majority of the time>
4
: the group or political party having the greater number of votes (as in a legislature)
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First Known Use of MAJORITY
1552
Related to MAJORITY
- Synonyms
- bulk, generality, lion's share, mass, preponderance
- Antonyms
- minority
MAJORITIES Defined for Kids
majority
noun ma·jor·i·ty \mə-ˈjȯr-ə-tē\
plural ma·jor·i·ties
Definition of MAJORITY for Kids
1
: a number greater than half of a total
2
: a group or party that makes up the greater part of a whole body of people <The majority chose a leader.>
3
: the amount by which a number is more than half the total <She won the election by a majority of 200 votes.>
4
: the age at which a person has the full rights of an adult
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