cultural pluralism

American  

[kuhl-cher-uhl ploor-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈkʌl tʃər əl ˈplʊər əˌlɪz əm /

noun

Sociology.

1. a condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences.

2. a doctrine that a society benefits from such a condition.

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Example Sentences

The concepts of multiculturalism or cultural pluralism developed partially to create a climate which encouraged understanding the differences between cultural groups.

From Literature

Social scientists have long considered cities engines of economic growth, cultural pluralism, political liberalism and technological innovation.

From Washington Post

I started thinking about the role fantasy plays in everything – identity politics, cultural pluralism, nationalism – and these blended geographic areas that are constantly changing.

From The Guardian

The world, unable to unwind a global order built on national identity, sought to manage its worst tendencies by promoting cultural pluralism, international integration and protections for minorities and migrants.

From New York Times

The Syrian Democratic Council issued a statement Monday saying that its military wing - the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces - is a “force to defend” Syria’s ethnic and cultural pluralism.

From Washington Times