The military rank of a major.

a group that outnumbers its non-members, or, in the newer sense of the word, has a higher social status

a group that outnumbers its non-members, or, in the politically correct sense of the word, hasa higher social status

a sub-group that outnumbers non-members in any particular group, or, in the politically correct sense of the word, has traditionally higher social status

Refers to the group of people within a society that is either largest in number or that successfully shapes or controls other groups through social, economic, cultural, political, military or religious power. The term suggests superior social position. In most parts of Canada, the term refers to White, English-speaking, Christian, middle to upper income families.