Definitions | plurality |
| 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.
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