majorities

Meanings

• Noun

  The largest number or group in a population or other set, having more members than any other.

  - "The Democrats currently hold the majority in the Senate."
  - "In a close election, the majority of votes determines the winner."

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Antonyms

minority

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with majorities
majority , minority , plurality , prosperity

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Variants

List of all variants of majorities that leads to same result
majorities , majority

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Etymology

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From Old French majorité, from majeur, major, older, greater in size, number, or importance.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'majority' is often used in various contexts, including politics, mathematics, and statistics.

2. In mathematics, a majority refers to more than half of a given set.

3. The term 'majority rule' is a fundamental principle in democratic systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plurality: The largest number of votes or other measurements received by a candidate or option, but not necessarily a majority.

2. Democracy: A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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Culture

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Majorities have significant cultural and historical importance in political contexts. They represent the group with the most power and influence, shaping policies and decisions that affect the entire population.

How to Memorize "majorities"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people, with one larger group representing the majority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'majority' with the idea of power and influence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'M-A-J-O-R-I-T-Y' stands for 'Mostly A Justified Opinion Received In The Yield'.

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