pluralistic

American  

[ploor-uh-lis-tik] / ˌplʊər əˈlɪs tɪk /

adjective

1. Philosophy. of or relating to pluralism, the theory that there is more than one basic substance or principle.

   A pluralistic account of the nature of truth needs to look at truth in a specific domain, as opposed to what constitutes truth per se.

2. Sociology. of or relating to cultural pluralism, the doctrine that society benefits from minority groups participating fully in the dominant society while maintaining their cultural differences.

   The building of pluralistic and democratic societies relies on creating spaces within which respectful and purposeful intercultural and interreligious dialogues can take place.

3. allowing for different ideas, methods, etc., or made up of differing elements.

   The school encourages pluralistic approaches to learning, allowing individuals to follow their own personal strengths and learning styles.

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Other Word Forms

• nonpluralistic adjective
• pluralistically adverb
• unpluralistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of pluralistic

pluralist + -ic

Example Sentences

All of this assumes that America continues to protect its pluralistic society that honors individual sovereignty in all respects.

From The Wall Street Journal

We can’t be a pluralistic society if we teach our children that even walking down their own street is too risky.

From The Wall Street Journal

New York and New England went on to become competing centers of power and ideology: one pluralistic and globally-minded; the other moralistic, monocultural and, well, puritanical.

From Salon

The internet, as currently constructed, is not an adequate substitute for robust and pluralistic news media.

From Salon

"As members of a democratic, pluralistic society, the MJC remains steadfast in advocating for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, even amidst divergent views," it said.

From BBC