Meaning Of The Word Silent majority

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silent majority
If you believe that, in society or in a particular group, the opinions of most people are very different from the opinions that are most often heard in public, you can refer to these people as the silent majority.

silent majority in American English
noun: the U.S. citizens who supported President Nixon's policies but who were not politically vocal, outspoken, or active: considered by him to constitute a majority

silent majority in British English
noun: a presumed moderate majority of the citizens who are too passive to make their views known

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