cultural diversity
Americannoun
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the cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or an institution.
Dying languages and urbanization are threats to cultural diversity.
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the inclusion of diverse people in a group or organization.
to embrace cultural diversity in the workplace.
Etymology
Origin of cultural diversity
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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At first, the immigrant teachers provided my children with useful lessons about the core beliefs and practices of Islam, and my children enjoyed exploring the cultural diversity of the families there.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
While some of those attributes have carried over into newer dating reality series, compared to “The Bachelor,” they feature far more cultural diversity and participants of varying body size.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
Ogala feels AI would address such homogenisation and benefit African musicians by revealing to the world more of the continent’s cultural diversity.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024
Ultimately, the article "highlights the immeasurable global, creative potential of South American biodiversity and cultural diversity, adding insights into the consequences of its growing extinction today."
From Science Daily • May 1, 2024
My grandfather, who’d worked throughout Africa as a missionary, would often share the truth with me about the tremendous cultural diversity that lies within the continent.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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