Majority

/məd‍ʒˈɒɹɪtˌi/

/məˈdʒɔɹəti/

[noun]

Majority

[NOUN]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

synonyms : bulk

antonyms : minority

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

synonyms : absolute majority

the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs

synonyms : legal age

antonyms : minority

Examples

1. The bill was four votes shy of a majority.

2. A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public.

3. The party, now in the minority, has been paying the new majority back in their own coin by stifling their legislation initiatives at every opportunity.

4. The Democrats are three votes shy of a majority.

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