multiculturalism
[muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uh-liz-uh m, muhl-tahy-]
- the state or condition of being multicultural.
- the preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, as a state or nation.
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Origin of multiculturalism
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Contemporary Examples
It is the maturing of British multiculturalism that has made the phenomenon of Laura Johnson, gang chauffeur, possible.
Especially not a country like India, which must come to terms both with its multiculturalism and its caste and religious mix.
Multiculturalism and political correctness have long been favorite bugaboos of hers.
So why, in Norway, with its near lack of diversity, am I suddenly having nuanced emotions about multiculturalism?
The multiculturalism debate raging across Europe and the new French ban against the niqab.
Historical Examples
The identity urge expressed in the multiculturalism trend of our days will find in the past its most unreliable arguments.
The Civilization of IlliteracyMihai Nadin
Multiculturalism, criticism of tradition, and freedom from the pressure of competition are among the recommendations they make.
The Civilization of IlliteracyMihai Nadin
multiculturalism
- the state or condition of being multicultural
- the policy of maintaining a diversity of ethnic cultures within a community
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Word Origin and History for multiculturalism
n.
1965, from multicultural + -ism.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
multiculturalism
The view that the various cultures in a society merit equal respect and scholarly interest. It became a significant force in American society in the 1970s and 1980s as African-Americans, Latinos, and other ethnic groups explored their own history.
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