Idiom idiom
vast majority
Meaning
The greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The vast majority of students passed the exam.”
“The vast majority of people in this city use public transport instead of driving their own cars.”
“Although a few critics remained vocal in their opposition, the vast majority of the public embraced the new policy as a necessary step toward long-term stability.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026