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View usage for: (mʌltɪtjuːd, US -tuːd) Word forms: plural multitudes1. quantifierA multitude of things or people is a very large number of them. There are a multitude of small quiet roads to cycle along. [+ of] Being inactive can lead to a multitude of health problems. [+ of] See a multitude of sins 2. countable nounYou can refer to a very large number of people as a multitude. [written] ...surrounded by a noisy multitude. ...the multitudes that throng around the Pope. Synonyms: crowd, host, mass, mob More Synonyms of multitude 3. countable noun [with singular or plural verb]You can refer to the great majority of people in a particular country or situation as the multitude or the multitudes. The hideous truth was hidden from the multitude. It is our task to convince the multitudes that we are pursuing a lawful hobby ina lawful way. Synonyms: public, mob, herd, populace More Synonyms of multitude More Synonyms of multitude multitude in British English (ˈmʌltɪˌtjuːd) noun1. a large gathering of people 2. the multitude 4. the state or quality of being numerous Word origin C14: via Old French from Latin multitūdōmultitude in American English (ˈmʌltəˌtud; ˈmʌltəˌtjud) noun1. 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 SIMILAR WORDS: crowd Word origin OFr < L multitudo < multus, many: see multi- Examples of 'multitude' in a sentencemultitude In other languagesmultitude British English: multitude DETERMINER A multitude of things or people is a very large number of them. There are a multitude of small quiet roads to cycle along. - American English: multitude
- Brazilian Portuguese: quantidade enorme
- Chinese: 大批
- European Spanish: multitud
- French: multitude
- German: Vielzahl an
- Italian: moltitudine
- Japanese: 多数の
- Korean: 다수
- European Portuguese: quantidade enorme
- Latin American Spanish: multitud
British English: multitude NOUN You can refer to a very large number of people as a multitude. ...surrounded by a noisy multitude. - American English: multitude
- Brazilian Portuguese: multidão
- Chinese: 一大群人
- European Spanish: multitud
- French: multitude
- German: Menge
- Italian: folla
- Japanese: 大群衆
- Korean: 많은 사람
- European Portuguese: multidão
- Latin American Spanish: multitud
Chinese translation of 'multitude' n a multitude of [reasons, ideas] 许(許)多 (xǔduō) - (c) (liter, = crowd)
人群 (rénqún) to cover or hide a multitude of sins 掩盖(蓋)种(種)种(種)罪恶(惡) (yǎngài zhǒngzhǒng zuì'è)
Definition a large number of people or things Addiction to drugs can bring a multitude of other problems. Definition a large number of people or things the multitudes that surround the Pope The hideous truth was hidden from the multitude. Additional synonymsDefinition a group of people A collection of people of all ages assembled to pay their respects. Synonyms group, company, crowd, gathering, assembly, cluster, congregation, assortment, assemblageDefinition a crowd The streets were filled with a fair concourse of people that night. Synonyms crowd, collection, gathering, assembly, crush, multitude, throng, convergence, hui (New Zealand), assemblage, confluence, meeting, runanga (New Zealand) Definition a group of worshippers Most members of the congregation arrive a few minutes before the service. Synonyms parishioners, host, brethren, crowd, assembly, parish, flock, fellowship, multitude, throng, laity Definition a large group of people large herds of elephant and buffalo Synonyms flock, crowd, collection, mass, drove, crush, mob, swarm, horde, multitude, throng, assemblage, pressDefinition the ordinary people when compared to the rich or well-educated Inflated costs are designed to keep the hoi polloi at bay. Synonyms the common people, the masses, the (common) herd, the underclass, the populace, the proletariat, the lower orders, the rabble, the great unwashed (informal, derogatory), the plebs, the third estate, riffraff, the proles (derogatory, slang, British), canaille, commonalty, admass Definition a very large crowd, often frightening or unpleasant A horde of people was screaming for tickets. Synonyms crowd, mob, swarm, press, host, band, troop, pack, crew (informal), drove, gang, multitude, throngDefinition a great number a whole host of gadgets Synonyms multitude, lot, load (informal), wealth, array, myriad, great quantity, large number Definition a great number A host of stars attended the awards ceremony. Synonyms crowd, army, pack, drove, mob, herd, legion, swarm, horde, throngDefinition any very large number His sense of humour won him a legion of friends. Synonyms multitude, host, mass, drove, number, horde, myriad, throngDefinition a collection of the component parts of something On the desk is a mass of books and papers. Synonyms lot, collection, load (informal), combination, pile, quantity, bunch, stack, heap, rick, batch, accumulation, stockpile, assemblage, aggregation, conglomerationAdditional synonymsDefinition a large amount or number, as of people A mass of excited people clogged the street. Synonyms crowd, group, body, pack, lot, army, host, band, troop, drove, crush, bunch (informal), mob, flock, herd, number, horde, multitude, throng, rabble, assemblageDefinition a riotous or disorderly crowd of people a growing mob of demonstrators Synonyms crowd, pack, collection, mass, body, press, host, gathering, drove, gang, flock, herd, swarm, horde, multitude, throng, assemblageDefinition the masses If they continue like this, there is a danger of the mob taking over. Synonyms masses, rabble (derogatory), hoi polloi, scum, great unwashed (informal, derogatory), riffraff, canaille, commonalty Definition a large indefinite number They face a myriad of problems bringing up children. Synonyms multitude, millions, scores, host, thousands, army, sea, mountain, flood, a million, a thousand, swarm, hordeDefinition the common people a large proportion of the populace Synonyms people, crowd, masses, mob, inhabitants, general public, multitude, throng, rabble (derogatory), hoi polloi, Joe Public (slang), Joe Six-Pack (US, slang), commonalty Definition the working class a struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat Synonyms working class, the masses, lower classes, commoners, the herd, wage-earners, lower orders, the common people, hoi polloi, plebs, the rabble, the great unwashed (derogatory), labouring classes, proles (derogatory, slang, British), commonalty Definition the common people They are forced to socialise with the rabble. Synonyms commoners, proletariat, common people, riffraff, crowd, masses, trash (US, Canadian), scum, lower classes, populace, peasantry, dregs, hoi polloi, the great unwashed (derogatory), canaille, lumpenproletariat, commonalty Definition anything resembling the sea in size or movement Down below them was the sea of upturned faces. Synonyms mass, lot, lots (informal), army, host, crowd, collection, sheet, assembly, mob, congregation, legion, abundance, swarm, horde, multitude, myriad, throng, expanse, plethora, profusion, concourse, assemblage, vast number, great number Definition a moving mass of people A swarm of people encircled the hotel. Synonyms multitude, crowd, mass, army, host, drove, flock, herd, horde, myriad, throng, shoal, concourse, bevyDefinition a great number of people or things crowded together An official pushed through the throng. Synonyms crowd, mob, horde, press, host, pack, mass, crush, jam, congregation, swarm, multitude, concourse, assemblage |