C1 noun तटस्थ

majority

/məˈdʒɒrəti/

The greater number or part of a whole, specifically more than half of a total amount or group. It is often used in political or statistical contexts to describe a group that holds the most power or influence.

उदाहरण

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1

The majority of the population lives in urban areas.

More than half of the people reside in cities.

2

A clear majority voted in favor of the new policy proposal.

A distinct number of people over 50% supported the suggested plan.

3

The majority of my weekend was spent catching up on sleep.

Most of my Saturday and Sunday was used for resting.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
majority
Verb
major
विशेषण
major
संबंधित
major
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'Major' (meaning big or important). The 'Majority' is simply the 'Major' portion of the whole.

त्वरित क्विज़

Although there were three candidates, the winner failed to secure an absolute _____, receiving only 45% of the total votes.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: majority

उदाहरण

1

The majority of the population lives in urban areas.

everyday

More than half of the people reside in cities.

2

A clear majority voted in favor of the new policy proposal.

formal

A distinct number of people over 50% supported the suggested plan.

3

The majority of my weekend was spent catching up on sleep.

informal

Most of my Saturday and Sunday was used for resting.

4

Research suggests that the vast majority of participants responded positively to the treatment.

academic

Studies indicate that nearly all subjects had a good reaction to the medicine.

5

The investment firm acquired a majority stake in the tech startup.

business

The firm bought more than 50% of the company's shares.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
majority
Verb
major
विशेषण
major
संबंधित
major

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

vast majority an overwhelming number of people or things
slender majority a very small winning margin
absolute majority more than half of the total potential votes or members
reach a majority to achieve more than 50% support for a decision
silent majority a large group of people who do not express their opinions publicly

सामान्य वाक्यांश

attain one's majority

to reach the legal age of adulthood

working majority

having enough seats or votes to pass legislation effectively

majoritarian rule

a system where the group with the most members makes the decisions

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

majority vs plurality

Plurality refers to having the most votes among all options but not necessarily more than half, whereas majority must be over 50%.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

When 'majority' refers to a collective group, it can take a singular verb; however, when it emphasizes the individual members of that group, a plural verb is more common in British English (e.g., 'The majority are...').

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often omit the article 'the' or 'a' before 'majority'. Incorrect: 'Majority of students passed.' Correct: 'The majority of students passed.'

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'Major' (meaning big or important). The 'Majority' is simply the 'Major' portion of the whole.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'maior' meaning 'greater' combined with the suffix '-ity' which denotes a state or quality.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

followed by 'of' + plural noun can take singular or plural verb agreement depending on context usually requires a determiner like 'the' or 'a'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In most democratic political systems, the 'majority' is the fundamental threshold required to pass laws or elect representatives.

त्वरित क्विज़

Although there were three candidates, the winner failed to secure an absolute _____, receiving only 45% of the total votes.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: majority

संबंधित शब्द

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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