No. 472 in Italian
maggioranza
The Italian word "maggioranza" means "majority" in English.
In a sentence
La maggioranza degli studenti ha superato l'esame.
The majority of the students passed the exam.
Here, 'maggioranza' is used to indicate the larger portion or greater part of the group (students).
Per approvare la legge, è necessaria una maggioranza qualificata.
To pass the law, a qualified majority is required.
In this case, 'maggioranza' refers to a specific type of majority required in decision-making.
La maggioranza di noi preferisce il caffè al tè.
The majority of us prefer coffee over tea.
'Maggioranza' again denotes the greater segment of a group (us, in this case), emphasizing preference or choice.
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