predominately

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nate·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nət-lē How to pronounce predominately (audio)

Examples of predominately in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since Nigeria’s independence in 1960, with each vote power has alternated between the predominately Muslim north and the predominately Christian south, a strategy adopted to forestall the political polarization among the religiously distinct (but not religiously uniform) regions. John Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2015 Although there are more Black and brown gymnasts now, the sport is historically predominately white. Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024 For example, Wisconsin is an overwhelmingly white and predominately blue-collar state. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Chaz Perea, a horticulture professor at Mount San Antonio College and landscape manager at Dodger Stadium, is transforming the grounds of the stadium with predominately native plantings. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for predominately 

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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of predominately was in 1594

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“Predominately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominately. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.

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