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(daɪvɜːʳsɪti, US dɪ-)
Word forms: plural diversities
1. variable noun
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
...the cultural diversity of British society.
...to introduce more choice and diversity into the education system.
Synonyms: difference, diversification, variety, divergence More Synonyms of diversity
2. singular noun
A diversity of things is a range of things which are very different from each other.
His object is to gather as great a diversity of material as possible. [+ of]
Synonyms: range, variety, sweep, scope More Synonyms of diversity

diversity in British English

(daɪˈvɜːsɪtɪ)
noun
1. 
the state or quality of being different or varied
2. 
a variety or assortment
3. 
a point of difference
4. 
the inclusion of people of different races, genders, religions, etc in a group
5.  logic
the relation that holds between two entities when and only when they are not identical; the property of being numerically distinct

diversity in American English

(dəˈvɜrsəti; daɪˈvɜrsəti)
nounWord forms: plural diˈversities
1. 
quality, state, fact, or instance of being diverse; difference
2. 
variety
Word origin
ME diversite < OFr diverseté

COBUILD Collocations
diversity

embrace diversity
ethnic diversity
genetic diversity
promote diversity
racial diversity
reflect diversity
religious diversity

Examples of 'diversity' in a sentence
diversity

Increase the diversity of the bacteria in your gut.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Senior industry figures said it was difficult to reflect diversity.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This great diversity is one of the most humbling realities for the teacher.
Christianity Today (2000)
Reducing social inequality and promoting diversity in education have been government aims for many years.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
An official says equality and diversity are monitored.
The Sun (2010)
That the multinational faces similar problems of cultural and value diversity needs little explanation.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
So you lose that diversity and that choice for consumers.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Hall has increased the diversity of audiences and made more tickets available.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Much of its success is down to quality and diversity.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
As a nation we are proud of our great cultural diversity.
The Sun (2009)
But retreat now would be a possibly fatal blow to diversity and choice.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The list represents the diversity of our society.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Absolutely critical is the quality and diversity and variety of experience of other people in the room.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Diversity is also reflected in its global reach.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It also says that foundation trusts are not being monitored on their implementation of equality and diversity policies.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Those who entered his office often raised their eyebrows at the diversity of cultural artefacts that he had collected.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The objective of the new broadcasting regulation is to ensure that consumers obtain maximum choice and diversity through competition in the media.
Veljanovski, Dr Cento The Media in Britain Today (1990)
It's a massive place and the range and diversity of interests is bewildering.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
To me diversity is a great strength in a building, just as in ecological systems.
Levenson, Thomas Ice Time: Climate, Science, and Life on Earth (1990)
It's a land of striking natural beauty and great diversity.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He was always bursting with ideas and projects, and the very range and diversity of his activity precluded the completion of many of them.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)

Quotations

It takes all sorts to make a world

In other languages
diversity

British English: diversity NOUN
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
...the drive towards the embracing of cultural diversity.
  • American English: diversity
  • Brazilian Portuguese: diversidade
  • Chinese: 多样性
  • European Spanish: diversidad
  • French: diversité
  • German: Vielfalt
  • Italian: diversità
  • Japanese: 多様性
  • Korean: 다양성
  • European Portuguese: diversidade
  • Latin American Spanish: diversidad

All related terms of 'diversity'

embrace diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
ethnic diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
genetic diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
promote diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
racial diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
reflect diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.
biological diversity
Biological diversity is the same as → biodiversity .
religious diversity
The diversity of something is the fact that it contains many very different elements.

Chinese translation of 'diversity'

diversity

(daɪˈvəːsɪtɪ)

n

  1. (u) (= variety) 多样(樣)性 (duōyàngxìng)
  2. (= range)
    a diversity of 各种(種)各样(樣)的 (gè zhǒng gè yàng de)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the quality of being different or varied
the cultural diversity of British society
Synonyms
difference
the vast difference in size
diversification
variety
people who like variety in their lives and enjoy trying new things
divergence
There's substantial divergence of opinion in the party.
multiplicity
a writer who uses a multiplicity of styles
heterogeneity
variegation
diverseness
2 (noun) 
as great a diversity of genetic material as possible
Synonyms
range
The trees on the mountain within my range of vision had all been felled.
variety
a store selling a wide variety of goods
sweep
the whole sweep of German social and political history
scope
the scope of a novel
field
Our field of vision is surprisingly wide.
sphere
the sphere of international politics
compass
Within the compass of a book of this size, such a comprehensive survey is not practicable.
assortment
an assortment of cheeses
medley
amplitude
The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion.
ambit
medicines which fall outside the ambit of the price-fixing agreement

proverb

It takes all sorts to make a world

Additional synonyms

in the sense of ambit
Definition
limits or boundary
medicines which fall outside the ambit of the price-fixing agreement
Synonyms
range,
reach,
sweep,
extent,
scope,
radius
in the sense of amplitude
Definition
greatness of extent
The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion.
Synonyms
extent,
reach,
range,
size,
mass,
sweep,
dimension,
bulk,
scope,
width,
magnitude,
compass,
greatness,
breadth,
expanse,
vastness,
spaciousness,
bigness,
largeness,
hugeness,
capaciousness
in the sense of assortment
Definition
a collection of various things or sorts
an assortment of cheeses
Synonyms
variety,
choice,
collection,
selection,
mixture,
diversity,
array,
jumble,
medley,
mixed bag (informal),
potpourri,
mélange,
miscellany,
mishmash,
farrago,
hotchpotch,
salmagundi,
pick `n' mix

Synonyms of 'diversity'

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