Plurality

Pronunciation: /plərˈælɪtiː/

Plurality (noun)

  1. The number of votes for a candidate that is more than any other but not a majority.
  2. A large number or variety of things or people.

Examples

  • The candidate won with a plurality of votes.
  • A plurality is enough to secure the election.

Common collocations: win by plurality, plurality of votes, plurality of cultures, plurality of opinions, reflect a plurality

Synonyms of Plurality

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Plurality

  • when referring to a single entity