multiculturalism
[ muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uh-liz-uh m, muhl-tahy- ]
/ ˌmʌl tiˈkʌl tʃər əˌlɪz əm, ˌmʌl taɪ- /
noun
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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multiculturalism
/ (ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the state or condition of being multicultural
the policy of maintaining a diversity of ethnic cultures within a community
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multiculturalism
1965, from multicultural + -ism.
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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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