noun
1
DUBIOUS : The majority of houses in Germany have fitted carpets.
GOOD : Most houses in Germany have fitted carpets.
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The majority of (= more than half) is usually used in formal styles: 'The majority of the government voted against the bill.'
In other styles most (= nearly all) usually sounds more natural: 'Most people have never even heard of him.'
2
BAD : The majority of motorists is opposed to the scheme.
GOOD : The majority of motorists are opposed to the scheme.
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the majority + singular/plural verb: 'The majority is/are in favour of abolishing the death penalty.'
the majority of + plural count noun + plural verb: 'The majority of voters are in favour of abolishing the death penalty.'