cultural diversity

[ kuhl-cher-uhl di-vur-si-tee, dahy- ]

noun

1. 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.

2. the inclusion of diverse people in a group or organization:

   to embrace cultural diversity in the workplace.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cultural diversity¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

We want “to honor the vast cultural diversity” and “have positive intercultural exchanges,” Cooper says.

From The Daily Beast

But even in the world Crouse described, there was still some surprising ideological, economic, and cultural diversity.

From The Daily Beast

James is fighting for tolerance, respect for cultural diversity and a non-violent, peaceful co-existence in this world.

From The Daily Beast

This was the beginning of waves of immigrant workers who have contributed a wealth of cultural diversity to Hawaii.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• pluralism