majoritarianism
noun
ma·jor·i·tar·i·an·ism
mə-ˌjȯr-ə-ˈter-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm 
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: the philosophy or practice according to which decisions of an organized group should be made by a numerical majority of its members
Examples of majoritarianism in a Sentence
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Here, the last 10 years have been rife with incidents of Hindu majoritarianism.
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Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
But then, a deadly mix of religious and linguistic majoritarianism reared its head.
—Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Similarly, there is suspicion among minority communities that the National Unity Government could return to the Buddhist-Bamar majoritarianism that characterized Aung San Suu Kyi’s rule.
—Avinash Paliwal, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2024
Those protesting the law—which for the first time determines Indian citizenship on the basis of religion—see it as emblematic of growing authoritarianism and Hindu majoritarianism.
—Madhav Khosla, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2020
With Arab nationalism on the wane and majoritarianism ascendant sectarian alignments are now coming to the fore.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2012
Traditional majoritarianism reduces polarization, creates strong candidates, and gives voters a recognizable opposition that can be called upon when necessary.
—Sean-Michael Pigeon, National Review, 23 June 2021
And from majoritarianism to authoritarianism is a very short slide backwards.
—Angelina Jolie, Time, 17 Apr. 2021
In newspaper columns and academic work, Mehta had been critical of the majoritarianism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 19 Mar. 2021
Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
But then, a deadly mix of religious and linguistic majoritarianism reared its head.
—Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Similarly, there is suspicion among minority communities that the National Unity Government could return to the Buddhist-Bamar majoritarianism that characterized Aung San Suu Kyi’s rule.
—Avinash Paliwal, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2024
Those protesting the law—which for the first time determines Indian citizenship on the basis of religion—see it as emblematic of growing authoritarianism and Hindu majoritarianism.
—Madhav Khosla, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2020
With Arab nationalism on the wane and majoritarianism ascendant sectarian alignments are now coming to the fore.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2012
Traditional majoritarianism reduces polarization, creates strong candidates, and gives voters a recognizable opposition that can be called upon when necessary.
—Sean-Michael Pigeon, National Review, 23 June 2021
And from majoritarianism to authoritarianism is a very short slide backwards.
—Angelina Jolie, Time, 17 Apr. 2021
In newspaper columns and academic work, Mehta had been critical of the majoritarianism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 19 Mar. 2021
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“Majoritarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majoritarianism. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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