multiculturalism
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5.5
- noun
- /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/
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multiculturalismo
- Advocates of multiculturalism argue that embracing various cultures leads to a richer society and stronger social ties.
- multiculturalism and diversity
- multiculturalism in education
- debate about multiculturalism
For me, it's a fundamental failure of multiculturalism across the West.
- For me, it's a fundamental failure of multiculturalism across the West.
- Ask the question, is multiculturalism working?
- But so we've been told for many years, diversity is our strength and multiculturalism is, you know, it's the best policy.
- So in many respects, multiculturalism, in so far as it exists in the Middle East is, is very much an Israeli phenomenon.
- I do think that for multiculturalism to work, it had to have a kind of common enemy.
- And the characteristics of the of the US nation at the time was really multiculturalism.
- I mean, and, and, and you know, I think we, we, we know you, you touched on multiculturalism.
- So immigration, multiculturalism, leaving the EU, even they don't talk about these issues because it's difficult.
Examples
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The left, for example, has tended to embrace immigration in the name of egalitarianism and multiculturalism.
Academic text (2008) -
Thus, they are reluctant to question multiculturalism's validity or the policies and programs advanced in its name.
Academic text (1992) -
Many years ago, we used to talk about multiculturalism in America.
Academic text (1999) -
I was born here, so I'm a product of the multiculturalism of this city.
Academic text (1991) -
With all these ethnic complications, the Singapore government views multiculturalism as the only viable policy alternative for development.
Academic text (1992) -
Therefore, we urge educators to consider utilizing this technique in courses related to multiculturalism.
Academic text (2011) -
So multiculturalism doesn't dominate policy regarding immigrants and ethnic minorities anymore.
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Later, task groups composed of teachers and parents explored multiculturalism, cooperative learning, and heterogeneous grouping.
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The country's policy of multiculturalism allows people from different backgrounds to celebrate their traditions together.
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Many cities thrive on multiculturalism, creating vibrant communities where diverse cultures can coexist peacefully.
Synonyms
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4.2
Living together in the same place at the same time, often peacefully despite differences
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7.2
A society that accepts different racial, religious, and cultural groups and lets them keep their own ways
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8.2
The belief that all people belong to one world community and should accept other cultures
A way of doing things that includes many cultures in schools and communities
Antonyms
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6.0
A strong love and loyalty to one's country that puts its interests above other countries
Compounds
- Formal
A government plan that supports and includes people from different cultures
How Inclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
multiculturalism = multicultural (semi-transparent) = multi + culture + al + ism
The noun is formed regularly from the adjective 'multicultural' with '-ism' to denote a doctrine, policy, or social principle.
Etymology
The word multiculturalism combines multi- 'many' and culture, a word for 'ways of life' that originally had the idea of 'growing' or 'care'. Think of a garden where many different plants grow side by side; that's why multiculturalism means different cultures living together with respect and equal rights.