1. (n.) A great number of persons collected together; a numerous collection of persons; a crowd; an assembly.

2. (n.) A great number of persons or things, regarded collectively; as, the book will be read by a multitude of people; the multitude of stars; a multitude of cares.

3. (n.) The state of being many; numerousness.

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