The majority
Example: The majority of people supported the new government policy.
Definition
"The majority" refers to the greater number or more than half of a total group or population, especially in contexts like history or politics, such as when most people support a particular idea or policy.
Etymology
The phrase "the majority" originates from the Latin word 'majoritas,' meaning 'greater part.' It evolved into Old French as 'majorité' before entering English. Did you know that 'majority' originally conveyed the idea of someone being older or greater in age, reflecting the notion of being the 'greater' portion in a group?
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"The majority" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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