WorldAugust 8, 2026

majoritarian

muh-JOR-ih-TAIR-ee-un

Definition

Governed by or based on the principle that the numerically larger group holds the authority to make decisions.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'maior', meaning 'greater', combined with the suffix '-arian'. It emerged in the 19th century to describe systems where the power of the majority is the primary mechanism of governance.

In the news

In the context of the Constitution, majoritarian refers to the inherent tension between simple majority rule and the protection of minority rights and individual liberties.

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