multiculturalism
[ muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uh-liz-uh m, muhl-tahy- ]
/ ˌmʌl tiˈkʌl tʃər əˌlɪz əm, ˌmʌl taɪ- /
noun
the state or condition of being multicultural.
the preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, as a state or nation.
Origin of multiculturalism
First recorded in 1960–65;
multicultural +
-ism
Words nearby multiculturalism
multicolor,
multicolored,
multicoloured,
multiculti,
multicultural,
multiculturalism,
multicuspid,
multicylinder,
multidentate,
multidirectional,
multidisciplinary
Example sentences from the Web for multiculturalism
British Dictionary definitions for multiculturalism
multiculturalism
/ (ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the state or condition of being multicultural
the policy of maintaining a diversity of ethnic cultures within a community
Derived forms of multiculturalism
multiculturalist, adjective, nounCultural definitions for multiculturalism
multiculturalism
The view that the various cultures in a society merit equal respect and scholarly interest. It became a significant force in American society in the 1970s and 1980s as African-Americans, Latinos, and other ethnic groups explored their own history.