multitude
/ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: multitudes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.
Noun
Examples
Do I contradict myself? / Very well then I contradict myself, / (I am large, I contain multitudes.)
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The mass of ordinary people; the masses, the populace.
Noun
Examples
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “multitude” mean?
A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.
Is “multitude” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.