majority

noun B2

Meaning

The majority refers to the greater number or part of a group, often used in contexts such as voting or decision-making.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "majority" with "plurality," which refers to having more votes than any other option but not necessarily more than half.

Example Sentences

Does the majority of the group agree with the plan ?
The majority of employees agreed with the new company policy .
The majority of people agree with the new plan .
The majority of students passed the exam this semester .

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