majority

• Существительное, обозначающее большее число или часть чего-либо, часто используемое в контексте голосования, статистики или общего количества.

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.

   Большинство

   • 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.

   Synonymsbulkmasspreponderance

   Antonymsminority

2. Legal age of adulthoodB2formal

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

   Совершеннолетие

   • 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.

   Synonymslegal age

   Antonymsminority

3. Winning margin in an electionB2formal

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

   Большинство

   • 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.

   Synonymsmarginplurality