multiculturalism — the policy of maintaining a diversity of cultures within a community or society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the policy of maintaining a diversity of cultures within a community or society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The university's multiculturalism policy requires every dorm room to have snacks from at least three different countries.
- Australia has implemented multiculturalism as a core national value since the 1970s.
- The debate over multiculturalism versus assimilation continues in many European countries.
multiculturalism
NOUN[/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/]
the policy of maintaining a diversity of cultures within a community or society
The street festival celebrates multiculturalism with food, music, and dance from every corner of the world.
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Origin
The term emerged in 1960s Canada, combining Latin 'multus' (many) and 'cultura' (culture, cultivation), with the suffix '-ism' denoting a doctrine or ideology. It describes the coexistence and equal valuation of multiple cultural groups within a single society.
Breakdown
multi- (Latin multus, many) + culture (Latin cultura, cultivation/culture) + -ism (suffix indicating doctrine or practice). The compound represents the concept of 'many cultures' as a governing principle.
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📝Examples
“The university's multiculturalism policy requires every dorm room to have snacks from at least three different countries.”
“Australia has implemented multiculturalism as a core national value since the 1970s.”
“The debate over multiculturalism versus assimilation continues in many European countries.”
“Thanks to multiculturalism, our office potluck turned into a United Nations food festival.”
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