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/majoˈɾia/
Translation
majority, most
Word origin
From mayor ('greater') plus the suffix -ia, ultimately from Latin maior ('greater'), comparative of magnus ('great').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- maior + -ia
- English cognates
- majority, major
Grammar
Examples
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The majority of citizens support the new public transport policy.
, resuelve .
In the majority of cases, the problem is resolved with a little patience.
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The proposal won by a clear majority in the vote.
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Most of my friends have gone abroad.
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Getting an absolute majority will be very hard in this election.
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