silent majority
The largest portion of a demographic group or of the population of a political…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.
Meaning
2 senses(US)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.
schweigende Mehrheit
(archaic, euphemistic)Those who are dead.
Translations
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Origin
Popularized in contemporary usage by U.S. President Richard Nixon in a speech on NovemberPopularized in contemporary usage by U.S. President Richard Nixon in a speech on November 3, 1969.
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Forms
plural: silent majorities| Singular | silent majority |
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