The difference between Pluralism and Plurality

When used as nouns, pluralism means the quality or state of being plural, or in the plural number, whereas plurality means the state of being plural.


check bellow for the other definitions of Pluralism and Plurality

  1. Pluralism as a noun:

    The quality or state of being plural, or in the plural number.

  2. Pluralism as a noun (ecclesiastical):

    The state of a pluralist; the holding of more than one ecclesiastical living at a time.

  3. Pluralism as a noun (sociology):

    A social system that permits smaller groups within a society to maintain their individual cultural identities.

  4. Pluralism as a noun (philosophy):

    The belief that values can be simultaneously antagonistic and incommensurable.

  1. Plurality as a noun (uncountable):

    The state of being plural.

  2. Plurality as a noun (ecclesiastical):

    The holding of multiple benefices.

  3. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A state of being numerous.

  4. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

  5. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    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.

  6. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

  7. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A group of many entities: a large number.

    Examples:

    "A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand."

  8. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A group composed of more than one entity.

  9. Plurality as a noun (of spouses):

    Polygamy.

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