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majority in Finnish

majority in Finnish is täysi-ikäisyys, enemmistö, yksinkertainen enemmistö — majority means more than half of a group or total.

majority in Finnish

täysi-ikäisyys
noun
enemmistö
noun
More than half (50%) of some group.
yksinkertainen enemmistö
noun
More than half (50%) of some group.
enemmistö
noun
In a parliament or legislature, the difference in seats between the ruling party and the opposition; (UK) in an election, the difference in votes between the winning candidate and the second-place candidate, or between the winning candidate and all of the other candidates combined.

What does "majority" mean?

  1. noun More than half of a group or total.
    "The majority of students in my class walk to school."
  2. noun The legal age at which a person is considered an adult.
    "In many countries, a person reaches majority at eighteen."
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majority in a sentence

  • The majority of students in my class walk to school.
  • The majority of voters supported the new law.
  • In many countries, a person reaches majority at eighteen.
  • A contract signed before the age of majority may not be binding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "majority" in Finnish?
"majority" in Finnish is täysi-ikäisyys, enemmistö, yksinkertainen enemmistö. majority means: More than half of a group or total.
How do you use "majority" in a sentence?
Example: "The majority of students in my class walk to school." In Finnish, "majority" is täysi-ikäisyys, enemmistö, yksinkertainen enemmistö.
Are there other ways to say "majority" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "majority": täysi-ikäisyys, enemmistö, yksinkertainen enemmistö.
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