pluralityplʊˈræl ɪ ti
plurality (n)
- plural
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English Definitions:
plurality (noun)
the state of being plural
"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"
battalion, large number, multitude, plurality, pack (noun)
a large indefinite number
"a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
plurality, relative majority (noun)
(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)
plurality (Noun)
The state of being plural.
plurality (Noun)
The holding of multiple benefices.
plurality (Noun)
A state of being numerous.
plurality (Noun)
A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.
plurality (Noun)
A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.
plurality (Noun)
A group of many entities: a large number.
plurality (Noun)
A group composed of more than one entity.
plurality (Noun)
polygamy.
Plurality
In North American English, the term plurality, also called relative majority used in the context of voting, refers to the largest number of votes to be received by any candidate. It is contrasted with an absolute majority, or simple majority, which is more than half of the votes. In other words, in an election contested by more than two candidates, plurality occurs when one candidate receives the most votes but not necessarily more than half of the votes, while in a majority election a candidate wins if they receive over half of the votes. When no candidate receives a majority in the first round of voting, a two-round system or ranked voting system can be used to choose a winner. Systems allowing plurality election are more vulnerable to corruption using the spoiler effect than systems which require a majority.
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