Synonyms for

Majority

Verb / mʌˈdʒɔ:rʌti: / Another word for majority — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The greater number or part; more than half of a total

Synonyms & similar words

bulk legalage absolutemajority minority most bulk mass plurality predominance preponderance superiority dominance control sway rule command power hegemony supremacy ascendancy leadership

Synonyms by register

Formal

plurality prevalence supremacy dominance

Informal

most bulk heap loads

Literary

multitude throng host

Antonyms

minority fraction part segment portion few scantness

Common collocations

  • vast majority
  • overwhelming majority
  • simple majority
  • absolute majority
  • majority rule
  • majority opinion
  • majority vote
  • silent majority

Word family

noun majority
adjective major

Usage note

While 'majority' often implies more than half, 'plurality' refers to the largest single group when no group has more than half. 'Majority' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The majority of the kids like ice cream.
  2. The majority of the class passed the math test.
  3. The majority of people prefer warm weather over cold weather.
  4. The majority of the team wanted to play soccer instead of basketball.
  5. The majority of the flowers in the garden are pink.

Quotes

  • The majority is always wrong. - Henrik Ibsen
  • It takes a majority to make a decision, but only a few people to make a difference. - Carin Lee
  • The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those that fail. - Napoleon Hill

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