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Word: Majority
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (denoting superiority): from French majorité, from medieval Latin majoritas, from Latin major (see major)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
məˈdʒɒrɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the greater number
Short Definition:greater number
Examples:- in the majority of cases all will go smoothly
- it was a majority decision
Definition:
the age at which a person is legally a full adult, usually either 18 or 21
Short Definition:adulthood
Examples:- kids get control of the money when they reach the age of majority
Definition:
the rank or office of a major.
Short Definition:rank of major
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