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majoritarianism

noun ma·jor·i·tar·i·an·ism \ -ē-ə-ˌni-zəm \

Definition of majoritarianism

:the philosophy or practice according to which decisions of an organized group should be made by a numerical majority of its members

Recent Examples of majoritarianism from the Web

Without basic liberal protections democracy can easily slide into populism or majoritarianism.

— sheri berman, Washington Post, "Some argue that the West should limit democracy to save liberalism. Here’s why they’re wrong.," 18 July 2017

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First Known Use of majoritarianism

1942

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