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majoritarianism

[muh-jawr-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm, -jor-]

noun

  1. rule by a majority, especially the belief that those constituting a simple majority should make the rules for all members of a group, nation, etc.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of majoritarianism1

First recorded in 1960–65; majoritarian + -ism
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Democracy involves both majoritarianism — governance that is responsive to the people — and the rule of law — that everyone is accountable to the rules.

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Suri was teaching the class Majoritarianism and Minority Rights in South Asia, but DHS has accused him of spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism.

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I'm deeply concerned by that impulse towards unchecked majoritarianism, and also worried about hypocritical alterations of those feelings when the other side is in power.

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Rachel Laser, the organization’s president and CEO, told The Washington Times via email, “First Liberty Institute doesn’t promote religious freedom — it advocates for religious majoritarianism. In a country where the religious landscape is rapidly shifting, the America First Liberty seeks is not an America that works for us or an America that most people want.”

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Mr. Modi, now prime minister of India, is attempting to impose a Hindu-led majoritarianism upon the country, including on its school curriculums and textbooks.

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