Multiculturalism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Multiculturalism is a noun meaning (derogatory, right-wing, colloquial) The cultural Marxism conspiracy theory.
Meaning
(derogatory, right-wing, colloquial) The cultural Marxism conspiracy theory.
More Meanings
- The characteristics of an organization, society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: polyculturalism (several or many)
The truth is that diversity, a kind of multiculturalism if we want to call it that, is the norm in any society.
Britain has pursued a policy of multiculturalism - allowing people of different cultures to settle without expecting them to integrate into society.
Earlier this year he said multiculturalism had “failed”, that immigrants needed to “melt” into French society, and that “we do not want ostentatious prayers in the street in France.”
Word Forms
- multiculturalisms
Synonyms for multiculturalism
Depending on context, synonyms include polyculturalism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interculturalism, intercultural, pluralism, inclusiveness, diversity, visible.
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