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majority

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/məˈdʒɒrɪti/ · ma-jor-i-ty

The greater number or part of something, especially in a group or collection.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

bulkmostgreater numberبیشترزیادہ تربہت سے

Antonyms

minorityfewlesser numberاقلیتکمکم تعداد

Common Collocations

  • 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.

Easily Confused With

minority:Minority refers to a smaller part or group as opposed to the larger segment denoted by majority.

Word Family

major
adjectiveاہم
majorship
nounمشیر

See Also

💡 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.