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noun

majority

CEFR B1

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

In a sentence

Six example sentences with majority, each labelled with its topic.

  • Her party won a majority of the seats, so it can pass the transport bill without borrowing votes.

    Politics

  • A majority of surveyed households said they would delay large purchases, which shifted the bank's forecast for spring.

    Economics

  • The captains won the vote by a clear majority, so the team will travel a day earlier than planned.

    Basketball

  • A majority of the nine justices sided with the city, so the ordinance stays in force while the appeals continue.

    Law

  • The majority of the company's revenue now comes from subscriptions rather than the hardware it was founded to sell.

    Business

  • The majority of players never finish the campaign, so the studio front loads its best levels into the first hour.

    Gaming

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