majority

Definition for majority

noun as in plurality, most

Strongest match

bulk

Strong matches

mass, max, more, preponderance, superiority

Weak matches

best part, greater number, greater part, larger part, lion's share, more than half

noun as in adulthood

Strong matches

estate, manhood, maturity, prime, seniority, womanhood

Weak matches

age of consent, drinking age, full age, legal maturity, prime of life, ripe age, voting age

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BBC Sport looks at some of the striker candidates he will be following this season, with the majority of them from the Premier League.

From BBC

They admit many former inmates desert once they're out of prison, but claim the majority want to play their part.

From BBC

Calderon, 39, was the first millennial elected to the state Assembly and the youngest-ever majority leader of the state Assembly.

From Los Angeles Times

"The fact that the majority of school and college leaders believe the new system will be even worse for their wellbeing is therefore deeply worrying."

From BBC

“The majority of the day is being locked up.”

From Los Angeles Times

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