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multitude

 

[ ˈmʌltɪtjuːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

a large number

A multitude refers to a very large number of people or things. It implies a vast quantity or multitude of individuals or items.

Synonyms

a sea of, countless, many, numerous

Examples of usage

  • The market was filled with a multitude of different fruits and vegetables.
  • A multitude of fans gathered outside the stadium to see their favorite band perform.
Context #2 | Noun

a crowd

Multitude can also refer to a crowd of people, especially in a disorderly or noisy way.

Synonyms

crowd, mass, mob, throng

Examples of usage

  • The multitude cheered as the parade passed by.
  • The multitude surged forward, eager to catch a glimpse of the celebrity.

Translations

Translations of the word "multitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multidão

🇮🇳 बहुलता

🇩🇪 Menge

🇮🇩 kerumunan

🇺🇦 множина

🇵🇱 mnóstwo

🇯🇵 多数

🇫🇷 multitude

🇪🇸 multitud

🇹🇷 çokluk

🇰🇷 다수

🇸🇦 مجموعة

🇨🇿 množství

🇸🇰 množstvo

🇨🇳 众多

🇸🇮 množica

🇮🇸 fjöldi

🇰🇿 көпшілік

🇬🇪 მრავლობა

🇦🇿 çoxluq

🇲🇽 multitud

Etymology

The word 'multitude' originated from the Latin word 'multitudo', which means 'a large number' or 'a crowd'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe a vast number of people or things. Over the centuries, 'multitude' has been used in various contexts to emphasize the abundance or diversity of something.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,776 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.