Phrase guide

relative majority

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plurality (A number of votes which is greater than the number of votes gained by any others, but which is less than a majority.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: plurality

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: relative quantity

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