La mayoría
Example: La mayoría de los historiadores coinciden en esa teoría antigua.
Definition
"La mayoría" refers to the greater part or more than half of a group, quantity, or number. In historical contexts, "la mayoría" indicates the predominant portion, such as when most historians agree on a particular theory or interpretation.
Etymology
The term "la mayoría" comes from the Spanish word 'mayor,' meaning 'greater' or 'larger,' with the suffix '-ía' forming a noun that denotes a quality or state. It literally means 'the greater part.' Did you know that its roots trace back to the Latin 'maioritas,' which also meant 'majority' or 'greater number'?
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"La mayoría" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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