also: サイレントマジョリティー
noun
silent majority
Refers to the large group of people in a society who do not express their opinions publicly, often contrasted with vocal minorities. Used in political and social contexts.
政治家はサイレントマジョリティの声を無視できない。
Politicians cannot ignore the voice of the silent majority.
選挙ではサイレントマジョリティが結果を左右することがある。
In elections, the silent majority can sometimes sway the outcome.
Borrowed from English 'silent majority', popularized in political discourse in the 20th century.