majority
/məˈdʒɔːrəti/
greater part, most
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The greater number or part of something; more than half of the total.
"The majority of students voted for the new proposal."
- 2.
The legal age at which a person is considered an adult.
"She will reach her majority next year when she turns eighteen."
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The majority of people agree with the decision.
Most people agree with the decision.
A simple majority is needed to pass the bill.
More than half the votes are needed to pass the bill.
She will reach her majority next year.
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How do you pronounce majority?
majority is pronounced [/məˈdʒɔːrəti/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does majority mean?
majority means "greater part, most". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is majority?
majority is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with majority?
Example: "The majority of people agree with the decision." — used to mean "greater part, most".
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