Definition of multiculturalism in English:
multiculturalism
noun ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)lɪz(ə)m
mass nounThe presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
our commitment to the values of multiculturalism
the schools promote multiculturalism and inclusiveness
Example sentencesExamples
- "His commitment to multiculturalism helped me overcome my distaste for academia," she said.
- Probably the most talked about part of her policy has been her opposition to multiculturalism.
- We must change our curricula to embrace multiculturalism.
- A third lesson from this venture underscores the importance of multiculturalism in higher education.
- These are contradictions within liberal multiculturalism that liberals have not yet begun to address.
- Since the 1980s, debates among progressives have increasingly embraced the concept of multiculturalism.
- Neo-conservatives incorrectly portray multiculturalism and women's movements as standing outside and against nationalism.
- In spite of official multiculturalism policies in Canada, she will have a difficult time raising bilingual children.
- The disclosure will add to the intense debate over multiculturalism in British society.
- Multiculturalism is celebrated in many places around the world; there is no reason why Keighley shouldn't be proud of theirs.
Definition of multiculturalism in US English:
multiculturalism
nounˈˌməltēˈkəlCH(ə)rəˌlizəm
The presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
our commitment to the values of multiculturalism
the schools promote multiculturalism and inclusiveness
Example sentencesExamples
- "His commitment to multiculturalism helped me overcome my distaste for academia," she said.
- A third lesson from this venture underscores the importance of multiculturalism in higher education.
- These are contradictions within liberal multiculturalism that liberals have not yet begun to address.
- Since the 1980s, debates among progressives have increasingly embraced the concept of multiculturalism.
- Neo-conservatives incorrectly portray multiculturalism and women's movements as standing outside and against nationalism.
- Probably the most talked about part of her policy has been her opposition to multiculturalism.
- The disclosure will add to the intense debate over multiculturalism in British society.
- Multiculturalism is celebrated in many places around the world; there is no reason why Keighley shouldn't be proud of theirs.
- In spite of official multiculturalism policies in Canada, she will have a difficult time raising bilingual children.
- We must change our curricula to embrace multiculturalism.