Multiculturalism Definition

multēkulchərəlizəm
noun
The policy or practice of giving overt recognition to the cultural needs and contributions of all the groups in a society, esp. of those minority groups regarded as having been neglected in the past.
Webster's New World

The characteristics of a society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence. [from 20th c.]

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Other Word Forms of Multiculturalism

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Singular:
multiculturalism
Plural:
multiculturalisms

Origin of Multiculturalism

  • From multi- +"Ž cultural +"Ž -ism.

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Multiculturalism Sentence Examples

  • It will also address the need to tackle institutional racism and to celebrate multiculturalism and diversity.

  • The reality is far more complex and official multiculturalism seeks to stifle that reality and that debate.

  • I witnessed the birth of political multiculturalism in Britain.

  • As Gertrude Himmelfarb points out, postmodern multiculturalism has the pernicious effect to demean and dehumanize the people who are the subjects of history.

  • And, indeed, the stifling of criticism of religion can be an effect of multiculturalism.

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