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Definition & Meaning of "majority"in English

Majority
01

the larger part or number of a given set or group 

majority definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
majorities
Examples
The majority of the committee members voted in favor of the new policy. 
02

the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election 

majority definition and meaning
Examples
The candidate won by a majority of 10,000 votes. 
03

the age at which a person is legally recognized as an adult and capable of managing their own affairs 

Examples
She reached the age of majority and could sign contracts independently. 
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