majority
Translation
majority, bulk, greater part
Examples
The majority of students passed.
The majority of students passed.
He won by a large majority.
He won by a large majority.
Grammar Patterns
the majority of + plural noun the greater number of (sth.) The majority of students passed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bulk, mass; Antonyms: minority
Etymology
From 'major' + '-ity', a suffix forming nouns. It literally means 'the state of being greater'.
Memory Tips
It has 'major' inside it. The 'majority' is the 'major' or 'greater' part.