multitude

• Nom désignant un grand nombre indéterminé de personnes ou de choses, souvent utilisé pour évoquer une foule ou les masses populaires.

A noun referring to a large, indefinite number of people or things, often used to describe a crowd or the general populace.

1. Large indefinite numberB2formal

   A very large number of things or people, often used to emphasize abundance.

   Grand nombre indéfini

   • A multitude of stars filled the night sky.
   • The library offers a multitude of resources for students.
   • There are a multitude of reasons why this plan might fail.

   Synonymesarmyarraycrowdhordehostlegionmassmyriadswarmthrong

2. Large gathering of peopleB2formal

   A large crowd or assembly of individuals.

   foule, multitude

   • A multitude gathered in the square to hear the speech.
   • The festival attracted a vast multitude from all over the country.
   • The multitude cheered as the parade passed by.

   Synonymesassemblagecongregationcrowdgatheringhordehostmassmobswarmthrong

3. The common peopleC1formal

   The general population or ordinary people, often contrasted with the elite.

   le peuple, la multitude

   • The politician promised to serve the multitude, not just the wealthy.
   • In ancient Rome, the needs of the multitude were often ignored by the senate.
   • The philosopher argued that true wisdom comes from the multitude.

   Synonymescommon peoplecommonaltycrowdhoi polloimobpopulacepublicrabblerank and file