majority
BrE /ˈmædʒərɪti/ AmE /ˈmædʒərɪti/
noun en → es
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
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The majority of voters supported the new law.
La mayoría de los votantes apoyó la nueva ley.
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
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A majority of the evidence supports this theory.
La mayoría de la evidencia respalda esta teoría.
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
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She has a majority in engineering.
Ella tiene una especialidad en ingeniería.