multicultural — relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/
Example Sentences
- Our office potluck became a multicultural feast with kimchi, tacos, and curry all on the same table.
- The school promotes multicultural understanding through various exchange programs.
- Living in this multicultural neighborhood means I can get authentic food from five different countries within a block.
multicultural
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/]
relating to or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society
The multicultural street festival brings together food, music, and dance from every continent.
Where multicultural meets agricultural, every cultural tradition blooms!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern compound word formed from Latin multus (many) and cultura (culture). The term gained widespread usage in the 1960s alongside immigration policy discussions, becoming established in academic and political discourse to describe societies with diverse cultural groups.
Breakdown
multi- (from Latin multus, meaning many) + cultural (from Latin cultura, relating to culture or cultivation), functioning as a compound adjective describing the presence of multiple distinct cultures within a single society.
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📝Examples
“Our office potluck became a multicultural feast with kimchi, tacos, and curry all on the same table.”
“The school promotes multicultural understanding through various exchange programs.”
“Living in this multicultural neighborhood means I can get authentic food from five different countries within a block.”
“The company values its multicultural workforce and celebrates diversity.”
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