silent majority

Meaning

Noun

  • The largest portion of a demographic group or of the population of a political jurisdiction, which is considered to possess political and social views that are not openly declared, but that can nevertheless significantly affect voting patterns and social behavior.
  • Those who are dead.

Related

Opposite words

  • vocal minority

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