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multiculturalism

multiculturalism

19 5.5
A belief or policy that people from different cultures live together with equal rights
  • noun
  • /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/
translation icon : 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.

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Examples

  • 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.

  • Later, task groups composed of teachers and parents explored multiculturalism, cooperative learning, and heterogeneous grouping.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The country's policy of multiculturalism allows people from different backgrounds to celebrate their traditions together.

  • Many cities thrive on multiculturalism, creating vibrant communities where diverse cultures can coexist peacefully.

Synonyms

coexistence
vsmulticulturalism
16 4.2

Living together in the same place at the same time, often peacefully despite differences

adds equal rights and formal policies to simple peaceful living
pluralism
vsmulticulturalism
11 7.2

A society that accepts different racial, religious, and cultural groups and lets them keep their own ways

favours formal policy ensuring equal rights and harmonious living
cosmopolitanism
vsmulticulturalism
  • Specialized
1 8.2

The belief that all people belong to one world community and should accept other cultures

focuses on a single country's policy rather than global belonging
Multikulti approach
vsmulticulturalism
  • UK
7.7

A way of doing things that includes many cultures in schools and communities

emphasises overall policy and belief rather than specific methods

Antonyms

71 6.0

A strong love and loyalty to one's country that puts its interests above other countries

64 4.2

A situation when someone is not allowed to join or take part in a group

19 5.7

People adopting the customs and way of life of a larger group

Compounds

A government plan that supports and includes people from different cultures

How Inclusive

pluralism
11 7.2
multiculturalism
19 5.5
integration
55 4.1
assimilation
19 5.7

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.