plurality

noun
UK: /plʊˈræl.ə.ti/
US: /plʊˈræl.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state of being many or more than one.

    1. The plurality of opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.
    2. The cultural plurality of the city enriches its artistic and intellectual life bringing a lot of opportunities.

  2. The largest number of votes received by a candidate when there are more than two candidates, but not necessarily more than half of the total.

    1. She won the election with a plurality of the vote.
    2. Although she did not get a majority, the candidate won with a considerable plurality.

Synonyms

majority multiplicity diversity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plurality" in English means: The state of being many or more than one., The largest number of votes received by a candidate when there are more than two candidates, but not necessarily more than half of the total..

The phonetic transcription of "plurality" is /plʊˈræl.ə.ti/ in British English and /plʊˈræl.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plurality": majority, multiplicity, diversity.

Example usage of "plurality": "The plurality of opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.". More examples on the page.