majority

US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

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UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

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noun

  • Amount that is more than half of a group
  • The greater number; more than half of a total group or amount.
  • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
  • The excess of votes for one party or candidate over those for all others combined.
  • The number by which votes cast for one candidate exceeds those for another.
  • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.