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- pronunciation:
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jaw
rih
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jor
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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majorities |
| definition 1: |
the greater number or amount; a number or amount greater than half.
Our candidate won a majority of the votes.- synonyms:
- bulk, mass, most
- antonyms:
- minority
- similar words:
- body, brunt, lion's share, preponderance, weight
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| definition 2: |
the number of votes over half of those cast.
She won by a tiny majority of only six.- similar words:
- plurality
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| definition 3: |
the state or status of being of the age of legal responsibility.
Next year he will reach the age of majority, and he will be able to apply for a car loan himself.- antonyms:
- minority
- similar words:
- manhood, maturity
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| definition 4: |
a particular group of people in a nation who represent the largest number of people in that nation.
the Hindu majoritythe Spanish-speaking majority |
| related words: |
body, brunt, chunk, manhood, most, weight |
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