1. relating to or supporting the principle that decisions should be made by the majority of a group
Usage: political science

1. a person who supports majoritarianism or majority rule
Usage: political science

Examples

• The majoritarian system allows the majority to make binding decisions for the entire group.
• Critics argue that majoritarian democracy can lead to the oppression of minority groups.
• The constitution includes protections against purely majoritarian rule.
• As a majoritarian, she believed that the will of the majority should always prevail.
• The majoritarian approach to voting ensures that the most popular option wins.
• Some scholars warn against the dangers of unchecked majoritarian power.
• The majoritarian principle is fundamental to many democratic systems.