majority

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A noun referring to the greater number or part of something, often used in the context of voting, statistics, or general quantity.

1. Greater number or partB1formal

   The larger number or part of something; more than half of a group.

   الأغلبية

   • The majority of voters supported the new policy.
   • In most countries, the majority of people live in cities.
   • The majority of the students passed the exam.

   المرادفاتbulkmasspreponderance

   الأضدادminority

2. Legal age of adulthoodB2formal

   The age at which a person is legally considered an adult and gains full civil rights.

   سن الرشد

   • She will reach the age of majority next year.
   • In many countries, the age of majority is 18.
   • He cannot sign the contract until he reaches majority.

   المرادفاتlegal age

   الأضدادminority

3. Winning margin in an electionB2formal

   The number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election.

   أغلبية

   • The party won by a clear majority of 20 seats.
   • The candidate secured a majority of 5,000 votes.
   • The election resulted in a narrow majority for the incumbent.

   المرادفاتmarginplurality