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majoritarianism
[muh-jawr-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm, -jor-]
noun
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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of majoritarianism1
Example Sentences
Democracy involves both majoritarianism — governance that is responsive to the people — and the rule of law — that everyone is accountable to the rules.
Suri was teaching the class Majoritarianism and Minority Rights in South Asia, but DHS has accused him of spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting antisemitism.
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.
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.”
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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