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multitude

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multitude /ˈmʌltəˌtuːd/ Brit /ˈmʌltəˌtjuːd/ noun
plural multitudes
multitude
/ˈmʌltəˌtuːd/ Brit /ˈmʌltəˌtjuːd/
noun
plural multitudes
Learner's definition of MULTITUDE
[count]
: a great number of things or people许多;大量
often + of
the multitude : ordinary or common people as a group大众;普通人
often plural常用复数
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8452 COCA: 8435

multitude

noun

mul·​ti·​tude ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce multitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
1
: the state of being many
… the mind falters, confused by the multitude and yet the harmony of the detail … Theodore Dreiser
2
: a great number : host
a multitude of choices
a multitude of complaints
3
: a great number of people
A multitude gathered to hear the governor's speech.
4
: populace, public
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude

Example Sentences

a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin multitudin-, multitudo, from multus much — more at meliorate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of multitude was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8452 COCA: 8435

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