majority leader

noun

: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body (such as the U.S. Senate)

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McConnell, the former Republican majority leader, has drawn the ire of some Trump supporters for votes and views that conflict with the president. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 John Thune Elected As Leader Thune was elected by his Republican colleagues in November to be the Senate majority leader, replacing longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 The letter was led by Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House majority leader. Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025 He was compared to Rosa Parks by House majority leader Steve Scalise at an inauguration luncheon at the Capitol. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for majority leader 

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of majority leader was in 1909

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“Majority leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majority%20leader. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

majority leader

noun
majority lead·​er
: a leader of the majority party in a legislative body
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