flertalletsbærere

Flertalletsbærere is a Norwegian term that literally means “majority carriers” or “those who carry the majority.” It is not a fixed scientific concept with a single definition; rather, its meaning depends on the context in which it is used. The phrase is typically employed descriptively to refer to the group that constitutes or upholds the majority in a given situation.

In political science and sociology, flertalletsbærere describes the segment of a population that forms the majority in opinions, votes, or policy support. The term can be used to analyze how a majority translates into governance, how stable a mandate is, and how the voices of minorities are represented or constrained within decision-making processes.

In demography or epidemiology, the expression may appear informally to indicate people who carry the most common trait or exposure in a population. However, standard terminology in genetics or epidemiology would usually be more specific, such as “carriers of the major allele” or “carriers of the majority trait,” rather than the broader colloquial phrase flertalletsbærere.

In organizational or media studies, the term can refer to the group that holds the majority of influence, resources, or authority within a particular setting, again with emphasis on clear definition to avoid ambiguity.

Etymology: flertallet means “the majority,” and bærer means “carrier” or “bearer.”

Limitations: The term’s lack of precision means it can be ambiguous. When used, it should be accompanied by explicit criteria for who constitutes the majority and in what context.