SILENT MAJORITY


Meaning of SILENT MAJORITY in English

1. the U.S. citizens who supported President Nixon's policies but who were not politically vocal, outspoken, or active: considered by him to constitute a majority.

2. any group of people who are not outspoken and who are considered to constitute a majority.

[ 1870-75 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .