the silent majority
noun
: the largest part of a country's population that consists of people who are not actively involved in politics and do not express their political opinions publicly
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If the protests do not reach a critical mass and develop a positive vision for the future, the silent majority is unlikely to join.
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Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 2 Feb. 2023
Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 2 Feb. 2023
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“The silent majority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20silent%20majority. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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