silent majority

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

the large group of people in a country or organization who do not express their opinions publicly

majorityADJECTIVE + NOUN - most

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silent

Examples (10)

  • The march was by the silent majority who oppose terrorism.
  • Politicians often appeal to the silent majority to gain support.
  • The true feelings of the nation's silent majority are hard to gauge.
  • He claimed to represent the views of the silent majority.
  • Despite the protests, the silent majority remained uninvolved.
  • The company leader tried to understand the concerns of the silent majority of employees.
  • Some argue that the silent majority ultimately decides elections.
  • Their policies were designed to appease the silent majority.
  • The debate highlighted the divide between vocal activists and the silent majority.
  • The candidate hoped to mobilize the silent majority to vote.