majority

Definitions

The greater number or part of something.

The legal age at which a person is considered an adult and granted full civil rights.

The number of votes by which one candidate or party defeats the opponent in an election.

Examples

The majority of the students voted to extend the school day.

A vast majority of the population supports the new environmental policy.

She won the election by a clear majority of the votes.

Synonyms

bulk mass plurality preponderance greater part most lion's share

Antonyms

minority few dearth scarcity small part insignificance handful