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feminine

/majoˈɾia/

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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

Genderfeminine
Pluralmayorias

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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This word is part of lesson 17.