The Open Dictionary

plurality

noun

UK/plʊəˈræl.ə.ti/
US/plʊˈræl.ə.t̬i/

Definitions of plurality noun

grammar

  1. Uncountablelanguage

    The condition or state of being plural.

quantity

  1. CountableUsually singularformal

    A large number or variety of different types of something.

    • The city exhibited a plurality of cultures.

    • The study examined the plurality of factors contributing to the phenomenon.

    • We need to take into account the plurality of opinions.

election

  1. CountableSingularUsually singularpoliticsspecialized

    The largest portion of votes received by a candidate or party in an election, which may be less than half of the total votes cast.

    • The candidate won the election with a plurality of the votes.

    • Despite not securing an absolute majority, the party won with a plurality.

    • The election results showed no candidate received a majority of votes, but one candidate won by a plurality.

Phrases of plurality noun

  • have/win a plurality

    To receive more votes than any other candidate or party in an election, though not necessarily more than half of the total votes cast.

    • Although the candidate won a plurality in the primary, they still need an absolute majority to get elected.