pluralistic

[ploor-uh-lis-tik]

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.

Other Word Forms

• pluralistically adverb
• nonpluralistic adjective
• unpluralistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pluralistic¹

pluralist + -ic

Example Sentences

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

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

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Their goal is to dismantle America’s multiracial, pluralistic democracy and replace it with a permanent right-wing regime.

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The administration’s attempts to end multiracial pluralistic democracy is accelerating with little effective resistance from civil society or the mass public.

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He is advancing a revolutionary project to end multiracial pluralistic democracy.

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