plurality

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) The state of being plural.
  2. Noun.  (ecclesiastical) The holding of multiple benefices.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A state of being numerous.
  4. 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.
  5. Noun.  (countable) A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
  6. Noun.  (countable) A group of many entities: a large number.
  7. Noun.  (countable) A group composed of more than one entity.
  8. Noun.  (context, of spouses) polygamy.

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