Definition of Plurality
Plurality
plu·ral·i·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The state of being plural, or a majority of votes or opinions.
e.g. The plurality of voters supported the incumbent candidate.
(noun)
(American) the largest number of votes won by candidate in a competition of more than two that is still less than half of the total number of votes, or broadly, a larger number of votes than one's opponent;
e.g. He won by a plurality over his opponents but did not hold the majority. Her proposal won a plurality in the committee.
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