majority
intermediateB2/məˈdʒɒrɪti/ · ma-jor-i-ty
The greater number or part of something, especially in a group or collection.
Meanings
The greater number or part of something, especially in a group or collection.
کسی چیز کی بڑی تعداد یا حصہ، خاص طور پر کسی گروپ یا مجموعے میں۔
اکثریت
aksariyat
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- historical majority
- voting majority
- clear majority
Example Sentences
The majority of the population supports the new policy.
آبادی کی اکثریت نئی پالیسی کی حمایت کرتی ہے۔
abadi ki aksariyat nayi policy ki himayat karti hai.
To pass the law, we need a majority vote.
قانون پاس کرنے کے لیے ہمیں اکثریت کی ووٹنگ کی ضرورت ہے۔
qanoon pass karne ke liye humein aksariyat ki voting ki zarurat hai.
The majority opinion was in favor of the proposal.
اکثریتی رائے اس تجویز کے حق میں تھی۔
aksariati rai is tajweez ke haq mein thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'majority' as the big group at a meeting that decides on actions.
Picture a large crowd of people voting in favor of a decision.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "majoritas" — greater part
First known use: 15th century
The word 'majority' developed from the Latin word 'majoritas', which means 'greater part'. Over time, it came to be used in English to refer to the larger segment of a given group.