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majority, majority faction, mainstream group
The larger group in a division of opinion, votes, or affiliation. Used in politics, group dynamics, and general discussions about which side has more support.
多数派 is a compound of 多数 (many, majority) and 派 (faction, group).
Common collocations
- 多数派を占める: to hold the majority
- 多数派の意見: majority opinion
- 多数派に属する: to belong to the majority
- 多数派工作: majority-building maneuvering (political)
Similar words
- 少数派: minority, minority faction
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Common in political, social, and academic discussions. In everyday conversation, 多い方 or みんな might be used instead.