English · Culture & Society
majority
/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti/
[/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti/]
greater number
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The greater number or part of a group, more than half. In politics it also means the winning margin in a vote.
Example
The vast majority of students supported the plan to extend the library's opening hours.
The vast majority of students supported the plan to extend the library's opening hours.
Etymology
From Latin 'major' (greater) plus '-ity'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in voting, statistics, and everyday speech.