plurality

1. The state of being plural. (uncountable)
2. The holding of multiple benefices. (countable, uncountable)
3. A state of being numerous. (countable)
4. A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority. (countable)
5. 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. (countable)
6. A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes. (countable)
7. A group of many entities: a large number. (countable) · A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand.
8. A group composed of more than one entity. (countable)

Plural pluralities