diversity
Americannoun
plural
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the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness.
diversity of opinion.
- Antonyms:
- similarity, sameness, resemblance
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variety; multiformity.
- Synonyms:
- multiplicity, heterogeneity, assortment, variation, dissimilarity, disagreement, contrast
- Antonyms:
- homogeneity
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the spectrum of individual differences and the corresponding group memberships and identities that human beings have in society.
A functioning multicultural society celebrates the diversity of its people, but diversity can also be problematic for the maintenance of a cohesive national identity.
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the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc..
an initiative to increase diversity in the workplace.
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a point of difference.
noun
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the state or quality of being different or varied
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a point of difference
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logic the relation that holds between two entities when and only when they are not identical; the property of being numerically distinct
Etymology
Origin of diversity
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English diversite, from Anglo-French, from Latin dīversitās; diverse, -ity
Example Sentences
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"For me this relates to the Olympics. I'm really hoping to show up and represent my own values. Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and kindness."
From Barron's
“I’m really hoping to show up and represent my own values. Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and kindness.”
From Los Angeles Times
We’ve had some changes on campuses, at least lip service being paid to more viewpoint diversity.
His writing covers major workplace shifts, like hybrid schedules and diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the quirky side of work.
This also expands the known diversity of the European clade Rhabdodontia.
From Science Daily
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