majority meaning and definition

MAJORITY noun

Definition of majority (noun)

1. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
   • "the majority of his customers prefer it"; "the bulk of the work is finished"
   • synonyms: bulk
   • antonym: minority
2. (elections) more than half of the votes
   • synonyms: absolute majority
3. the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs
   • synonyms: legal age
   • antonym: minority