[məˈdʒɒrɪti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the greater number
(e.g: in the majority of cases all will go smoothly)

- the age at which a person is legally a full adult, usually either 18 or 21
(e.g: kids get control of the money when they reach the age of majority)

- the rank or office of a major


Phrases:
- be in the majority

Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting superiority): from French majorité, from medieval Latin majoritas, from Latin major (see major)