B1nounpoliticssociety
US/məˈdʒɔːr.ə.ti/
UK/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti/
more than half of a group of people or things
In context
The majority of my classmates want to study abroad after graduation.
The party won a clear majority in the last election.
In our office, women are very much in the majority.
Words that go with majority
noun + preposition
- majority ofThe majority of accidents happen close to home.
adjective + noun
- vast majorityThe vast majority of customers pay by card these days.
- large majorityA large majority of residents voted for the new park.
- overwhelming majorityAn overwhelming majority of employees supported the four-day week.
- absolute majorityNo party won an absolute majority, so they had to share power.
- silent majorityPoliticians often claim to speak for the silent majority.
verb + noun
- win a majorityThe party needs to win a majority to form a government.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The majority of people thinks the plan is good.Correct: The majority of people think the plan is good.