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plurality

noun

plu·​ral·​i·​ty plu̇-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce plurality (audio)
plural pluralities
1
a
: the state of being plural
b
: the state of being numerous
c
: a large number or quantity
2
: pluralism sense 1
also : a benefice held by pluralism
3
a
: a number greater than another
b
: an excess of votes over those cast for an opposing candidate
c
: a number of votes cast for a candidate in a contest of more than two candidates that is greater than the number cast for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The pronoun debate is a singular social issue, one that a plurality of the population seems to find slightly horrifying. WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Adani's move has sparked fears about shrinking editorial freedom and plurality in the world's largest democracy. Diksha Madhok, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 The Greek atomists also believed in the plurality of worlds. Camilo Garzón, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2022 In 2018, Omar became the first Somali American elected to Congress, receiving a plurality of 48.2 percent in the district's open primary and beating out the second-place finisher by nearly 18 points. Grayson Quay, The Week, 10 Aug. 2022 While some congratulated him, others noted that even if the count holds, he was not embraced by a plurality of Democratic voters. Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 Friedman Appel won decisively with a majority of 60.79% of total votes cast, while Nielsen Hartig drew a plurality of 41.2. Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 Narrowly elected in a plurality, Mr. Ramos took office vowing not to be a carbon copy of Aquino. Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 That means the winner will need only a plurality in the November general election to become governor. Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of plurality was in the 14th century

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