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    Majorite (en. Majority)

    /ma.ʒo.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The status of a person who has reached the age set by law to have full rights.
    By majority, she was able to vote for the first time.
    À la majorité, elle a pu voter pour la première fois.
    The group of members who hold the majority.
    The majority of shareholders voted in favor of the new project.
    La majorité des actionnaires a voté en faveur du nouveau projet.
    The largest part or proportion of a whole.
    The majority of students passed the exam.
    La majorité des élèves a réussi l'examen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'majoritas', derived from 'major' meaning 'greater'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absolute majority
    Situation where a group holds more than half of the votes.
    majorité absolue
    reach the age of majority
    Reaching the legal age at which one acquires full rights.
    atteindre la majorité
    be in the majority
    Being the larger number in a group or decision.
    être en majorité

    Related Words

    major
    Who has reached the age of being considered an adult.
    majeur
    majority
    Who constitutes the majority in a vote or group.
    majoritaire
    minority
    Opposite of majority, referring to the smallest group.
    minorité

    Slang Meanings

    Age of majority
    He just reached the age of majority, he can now vote.
    Il vient d'atteindre la majorité d'âge, il peut maintenant voter.
    Silent majority
    There is a silent majority that supports this movement.
    Il y a une majorité silencieuse qui soutient ce mouvement.