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majority noun (majorities) 1 a the greater number; the largest group; the bulk • The majority of the population is in favour; b as adj • a majority verdict. 2 the difference between the greater and the lesser number. 3 the winning margin of votes in an election • a Labour majority of 2549. 4 the age at which someone legally becomes an adult. See major (noun 4). Compare minority. go over to the majority or join the majority euphemistic to die. in the majority forming the larger group or greater part.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from French majorité, from Latin majoritas; see major.
majority noun (majorities) 1 a the greater number; the largest group; the bulk • The majority of the population is in favour; b as adj • a majority verdict. 2 the difference between the greater and the lesser number. 3 the winning margin of votes in an election • a Labour majority of 2549. 4 the age at which someone legally becomes an adult. See major (noun 4). Compare minority. go over to the majority or join the majority euphemistic to die. in the majority forming the larger group or greater part.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from French majorité, from Latin majoritas; see major.
majority noun (majorities) 1 a the greater number; the largest group; the bulk • The majority of the population is in favour; b as adj • a majority verdict. 2 the difference between the greater and the lesser number. 3 the winning margin of votes in an election • a Labour majority of 2549. 4 the age at which someone legally becomes an adult. See major (noun 4). Compare minority. go over to the majority or join the majority euphemistic to die. in the majority forming the larger group or greater part.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from French majorité, from Latin majoritas; see major.
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