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Definition majority in British English

majority noun

noun
/məˈdʒɒrəti/

▪ absolute, clear, large, narrow, outright, overall, overwhelming, slim, substantial

1

most of the people or things in a group: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

His job is to represent the views of the majority.

Example

The majority of our employees are women.

Example

The vast majority had never travelled outside the United States.

Example

Young women are in the majority in the fashion industry.

Synonyms and related words
majority most maximum
1.1

connected with the majority of people

Example

The majority view is that the bombing campaign is justified.

Example

We have to accept the majority decision.

Synonyms and related words
majority most maximum
2

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

Example

They look like securing another overwhelming majority.

Example

Reynolds won with an overall majority of 60 per cent.

Synonyms and related words
absentee vote absolute majority abstention
3

the age at which someone is legally considered to be an adult, usually between 18 and 21 years old

Example

the age of majority

Synonyms and related words
adult adult adulthood
Definition majority in British English