Majoritarianism
Pronunciation: /ˈˌmædʒɝɪtɛɹiənˈɪzəm/
Majoritarianism (noun)
- A political idea where decisions are made mainly by the largest voting group, even if smaller groups disagree.
- A system or approach that gives the majority more influence in law-making and public decisions than minority groups.
Examples
- Majoritarianism means the majority decides what happens.
- Majoritarianism can limit minority rights in some systems.