majority leader

noun

: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body (such as the U.S. Senate)

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Rodriguez, the Senate majority leader, did not immediately return a text message seeking comment about the joint letter early this evening. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 5 May 2025 Editors’ Picks An Ancient Key to Happiness The unusually speedy action by the Senate, usually known for its slow-moving deliberation, is a point of pride for Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota and the majority leader. Robert Jimison, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 The impasse prompted Luna to file a procedural motion, known as a discharge petition, that forces bills to the floor — even against the wishes of the majority leaders who control the chamber — if supporters can win the signature of at least 218 lawmakers. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025 The former Republican majority leader has angered some of Trump's supporters for votes and views that conflict with the president's. Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for majority leader

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of majority leader was in 1909

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“Majority leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majority%20leader. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

Legal Definition

majority leader

noun
majority lead·​er
: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body
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