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Definition of the silent majority noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the silent majority

noun
 
/ðə ˌsaɪlənt məˈdʒɒrəti/
 
/ðə ˌsaɪlənt məˈdʒɔːrəti/
[singular + singular or plural verb]
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  1. the large number of people in a country who think the same as each other, but do not express their views publicly
    • It is time the silent majority made their opposition known.
    • What does/do the silent majority think about this?
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