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Majority vs. Plurality

Majority

/məˈdʒɒrəti/
The larger part or number of something

Examples:

"The majority want the privilege of examining the books.A majority of voters supported the new policy change.In the council, the majority decided to pass the resolution.

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Plurality

/plʊˈræləti/
A situation where something has more parts or elements than others, often used to describe voting where no one has more than half, but one has the most

Examples:

The council's decision relied on a simple plurality.Her ideas had a plurality of influences, blending seamlessly.The art exhibit showcased a plurality of styles and mediums.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Remember that plurality refers to more than one type of thing, though not necessarily the most of something.
  • Majority is used when something is more than half of a group.
  • In elections, a plurality means having more votes than others, but not a majority.
  • A majority is always more than 50%, while a plurality is simply the most out of a set of options.
  • If youre describing a winning result, majority' means absolute more than half.
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