Complete Definition of "plurality"

English
Noun
en-noun|pluralities|-

#(language) The state of being plural.
#In elections with more than two candidates, the one who receives the largest number, but less than 50% of the votes cast, has a plurality but not a majority. In other words, if the other two, losing, candidates -- together -- have more votes than the winning candidate.
#Many.
#plurality of spouses, polygamy.

Antonyms
singularity

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