multiculturalism
[ muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uh-liz-uhm, 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.
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Origin of multiculturalism
First recorded in 1960–65; multicultural + -ism
Words nearby multiculturalism
multicolor, multicolored, multicoloured, multiculti, multicultural, multiculturalism, multicuspid, multicylinder, multidentate, multidirectional, multidisciplinary
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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 of multiculturalism
multiculturalist, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural 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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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