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multitude definition

multi·tude (mul′tə to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

  1. the quality or state of being numerous, or many
  2. a large number of persons or things, esp. when gathered together or considered as a unit; host, myriad, etc.
  3. the masses: preceded by the

Etymology: OFr < L multitudo < multus, many: see multi-

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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