CEFR B1

majority

noun

Meaning

The greater number or part; more than half of the total.

Examples

The majority of students voted in favor of the proposal.
She won the election by a large majority.

Synonyms: most, plurality, bulk, prevalence

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majority (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈdʒɒrəti/

Definition

The greater number or part; more than half of the total.

Examples

The majority of students voted in favor of the proposal.
She won the election by a large majority.
A simple majority is required for the bill to pass.

How to Use majority

majority of (prepositional phrase): The largest part or number of a group or thing. — "The majority of the audience applauded the performance."

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