MAJORITARIANISM


Meaning of MAJORITARIANISM in English

-ēəˌnizəm noun

( -s )

: the philosophy or practice according to which the decisions of an organized group should be made by a numerical majority of its members

combine majoritarianism with philosophies that are essentially aristocratic — J.R.Pennock

an unchecked majoritarianism can sweep a dictator to power during a transient mob hysteria — Peter Viereck

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