vast majority

noun

The greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.

“The vast majority of people will not live to 110.”

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Meanings

nounvast majority (uncountable)
  1. idiomaticuncountableThe greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.

    The vast majority of people will not live to 110.

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“vast majority.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vast%20majority. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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