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

Together, these features highlight the cultural diversity and long-term resilience of the people who developed them.

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Their long-standing presence and environmental knowledge help maintain a unique form of biocultural heritage in which ecological and cultural diversity have developed side by side over many generations.

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Although “rich cultural diversity” has become a buzzword for an ethnic mix, L.A.’s mix is mostly one of daylight hours.

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This is the kind of nostalgic image often evoked in white nationalist fantasies of a society untouched by modern feminism or any kind of religious or cultural diversity; the commentary implies that this version of America is under threat from immigrants and requires some kind of force to preserve.

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Establishing California as a “bellwether state,” he wrote: “The American people are asking a series of questions which now become the California challenge .... Can the American people turn to positive effect the cultural diversity of a nation in the process of being transformed? ... Can the American people maintain their standards of living and education?”

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Related Words

• pluralism