'majoritarianism' originates from the English word 'majority,' which comes from the Latin word 'majoritas,' where 'major' meant 'greater.'

'majoritas' transformed into the Old French word 'majorité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'majority,' leading to the formation of 'majoritarianism.'

Initially, it meant 'the state of being greater,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a political philosophy favoring majority rule.'