plurality
- Noun. (uncountable) The state of being plural.
- Noun. (ecclesiastical) The holding of multiple benefices.
- Noun. (countable) A state of being numerous.
- Noun. (countable) A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.
- Noun. (countable) A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
- Noun. (countable) A group of many entities: a large number.
- Noun. (countable) A group composed of more than one entity.
- Noun. (context, of spouses) polygamy.
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