multiculturalism

[ muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uh-liz-uh m, muhl-tahy- ]

/ ˌmʌl tiˈkʌl tʃər əˌlɪz əm, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

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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.

RELATED WORDS

pluralism, diversity

Nearby words

multicolor, multicolored, multicoloured, multiculti, multicultural, multiculturalism, multicuspid, multicylinder, multidentate, multidirectional, multidisciplinary

Origin of multiculturalism

First recorded in 1960–65; multicultural + -ism

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Examples from the Web for multiculturalism

It is the maturing of British multiculturalism that has made the phenomenon of Laura Johnson, gang chauffeur, possible.
Laura Johnson, London’s Poor Little Rich Rioter, Awaits Sentencing|Peter Popham|April 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Especially not a country like India, which must come to terms both with its multiculturalism and its caste and religious mix.
Jaipur Saga Bigger Than Assassination Threats Against Salman Rushdie|Suhel Seth|January 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Multiculturalism and political correctness have long been favorite bugaboos of hers.
The Next Dick|Michelle Cottle|September 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
So why, in Norway, with its near lack of diversity, am I suddenly having nuanced emotions about multiculturalism?
Norway’s New Cultural Anxiety|Keshni Kashyap|July 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST

The multiculturalism debate raging across Europe and the new French ban against the niqab.
Women in the World 2011 Agenda|The Daily Beast|March 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Multiculturalism, criticism of tradition, and freedom from the pressure of competition are among the recommendations they make.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
The identity urge expressed in the multiculturalism trend of our days will find in the past its most unreliable arguments.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for multiculturalism

multiculturalism

/ (ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm) /

noun

the state or condition of being multicultural

the policy of maintaining a diversity of ethnic cultures within a community

Derived Forms

multiculturalist, adjective, noun

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Culture definitions for multiculturalism

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.