majority

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BrE /ˈmædʒərɪti/ AmE /ˈmædʒərɪti/

noun en → es

1 NUMBER OF PEOPLE A2

the larger number of people in a group or country, especially when compared to the smaller number

mayoría

  • a majority of something

Collocations a majority vote · the majority of people

  • The majority of voters supported the new law.

    La mayoría de los votantes apoyó la nueva ley.

2 NUMBER OF THINGS B1

the larger number or amount of something when compared to a smaller number or amount

mayoría, mayoría de

  • a majority of something

Collocations a majority decision · the majority of cases

  • A majority of the evidence supports this theory.

    La mayoría de la evidencia respalda esta teoría.

3 STUDY FIELD B2

the main subject that a student studies at college or university, especially if it is the subject of their degree

carrera principal, especialidad

  • a majority in something

Collocations majority in economics · change one's majority

  • She has a majority in engineering.

    Ella tiene una especialidad en ingeniería.