silent majority: Meaning and Definition of

si'lent major'ity

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  1. 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.
  2. any group of people who are not outspoken and who are considered to constitute a majority.
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