English noun: multitude | |||
1. | multitude (quantity) a large indefinite number | ||
Samples | A battalion of ants. A multitude of TV antennas. A plurality of religions. | ||
Synonyms | battalion, large number, pack, plurality | ||
Broader (hypernym) | large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity | ||
2. | multitude (group) a large gathering of people | ||
Synonyms | concourse, throng | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assemblage, gathering | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | herd, hive, horde, host, legion, ruck | ||
3. | multitude (group) the common people generally | ||
Samples | Separate the warriors from the mass. Power to the people. | ||
Synonyms | hoi polloi, mass, masses, people, the great unwashed | ||
Broader (hypernym) | group, grouping | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | audience, followers, following, laity, temporalty | ||