the silent majority

noun

: the largest part of a country's population that consists of people who are not actively involved in politics and do not express their political opinions publicly

Examples of the silent majority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the protests do not reach a critical mass and develop a positive vision for the future, the silent majority is unlikely to join. Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 2 Feb. 2023

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“The silent majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20silent%20majority. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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