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PLURALITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PLURALITY?

Need another word that means the same as “plurality”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “plurality” in this overview.

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Plurality as a Noun
Definitions of "Plurality" as a noun
Synonyms of "Plurality" as a noun (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Plurality" as a noun
Associations of "Plurality" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Plurality” are: relative majority, battalion, large number, multitude, pack, lot, diversity, range

Plurality as a Noun

Definitions of "Plurality" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “plurality” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The state of being plural.
The fact or state of being plural.
A large number of people or things.
The number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority.
(in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes.
A large indefinite number.
The number by which plurality exceeds the number of votes cast for the candidate placed second.
The number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes.

Synonyms of "Plurality" as a noun (8 Words)

battalion	An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies. A battalion* of ants.*
diversity	The condition or result of being changeable. Newspapers were obliged to allow a diversity* of views to be printed.*
large number	A garment size for a large person.
lot	A plot of land assigned for sale or for a particular use. A vacant lot.
multitude	The mass of ordinary people without power or influence. Father Peter addressed the multitude.
pack	A quantity of fish fruit or other foods packed or canned in a particular season. A pack* of wolves will encircle an ailing prey.*
range	An open or enclosed area with targets for shooting practice. These rockets have a range* of 30 to 40 miles.*
relative majority	A person related by blood or marriage.

Usage Examples of "Plurality" as a noun

To mark plurality, one language may add an extra syllable to the word whereas another may simply change the vowel in the existing final syllable.
Some languages add an extra syllable to mark plurality.
He obtained dispensations to hold several benefices in plurality.
A plurality of critical approaches.
A plurality of religions.

Associations of "Plurality" (30 Words)

abundance	The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply. The growth of industry promised wealth and abundance.
assorted	Of various sorts put together; miscellaneous. An arrangement of assorted* spring flowers.*
batch	Batch together assemble or process as a batch. A batch* of bread.*
battalion	A large indefinite number. A battalion* of ants.*
commander	A rank of naval officer above lieutenant commander and below captain. The commander* of a paratroop regiment.*
considerably	By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly. The house has fallen considerably* in value.*
countless	Too many to be counted; very many. She d apologized countless* times before.*
crowd	Cause to herd drive or crowd together. They played before a 25 000 crowd.
diversity	The state of being diverse; variety. Equality and diversity* should be supported for their own sake.*
dozen	A group or set of twelve. She has dozens of admirers.
galore	Existing in abundance. Whiskey galore.
grenadier	A reddish-brown African waxbill with a red bill and a bright blue rump.
horde	A moving crowd. A horde* of beery rugby fans.*
innumerable	Too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically. Innumerable difficulties.
legion	A large military unit. Her fans are legion.
lot	Divide items into lots for sale at an auction. They were an angry lot.
many	The majority of people. Never saw so many* people.*
much	To a great extent; a great deal. Thanks very much.
multiplicity	The property of being multiple. The demand for higher education depends on a multiplicity* of factors.*
multitude	The state of being numerous. Placing ultimate political power in the hands of the multitude.
numerous	Amounting to a large indefinite number. She had complained to the council on numerous* occasions.*
plenty	A large number or amount or extent. There was plenty* of food for everyone.*
pluralism	A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties.
plus	(after a grade) rather better than. A grade of C plus.
simultaneously	At the same instant. The telethon was broadcast simultaneously* on 31 US networks.*
swarm	Of flying insects move in or form a swarm. The bees had swarmed and left the hive.
teem	Be teeming be abuzz. Every garden is teeming with wildlife.
ton	A unit of weight or volume of sea cargo equal to a metric ton 1 000 kg or 40 cu ft. He scored 102 not out his third ton* of the tour.*
variety	A collection containing a variety of sorts of things. He had a variety* of disorders.*
various	Having or showing different properties or qualities. Cited various* reasons for his behavior.*