die Mehrheit
Translation
majority, plurality
Examples
Die Mehrheit der Leute stimmte dafür.
The majority of the people voted for it.
Er gewann mit einer knappen Mehrheit.
He won with a narrow majority.
Grammar Patterns
the majority of ((sth.gen)) / of ((sth.dat)) the majority of sth. The majority of citizens are against the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Majorität; Antonyms: Minderheit (minority)
Etymology
Composed of 'mehr' (more) and the suffix '-heit' (forms abstract nouns, like -ness or -hood). Literally 'more-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mehr' (more) people forming the 'Mehrheit' (majority).