multiculturalism

Noun

Meaning

the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country

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Synonyms

fusion diversity pluralism internationalism multicultural melting pot pluralist cosmopolitanism conflation antiapartheid anti-racism detribalization cultural awareness cultural sensitivity intercultural

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Antonyms

nationalism bigotry racial discrimination race discrimination racial prejudice ethnic prejudice

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Hypernyms

ism philosophy doctrine school of thought philosophical system

Related terms

multicultural multiculturally multicultured

Phrases with the word

anti-multiculturalism of multiculturalism pertaining to multiculturalism

Examples

Ambrose and Mudde conclude that: "Canada's unique multiculturalism policy. Source: Internet

As the CCP increasingly uses ethnic nationalism as a major branch of both its domestic behavior and international influence operations, Australia’s multiculturalism will be given a stress test. Source: Internet

Alex Trinh, 18, computer science, said the mural that clings to the side of S-5 was intended to show unity and multiculturalism. Source: Internet

It’s hard to explain because it’s pretty well-known that we have this benevolent idea of multiculturalism. Source: Internet

Ever since the then Prime Minister David Cameron declared that “multiculturalism has failed” the concept has found itself on the back foot in Western political discourse. Source: Internet

He suggested that postmodernism and multiculturalism have diluted greatness as a concept. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

multicultural practice Multicultural Toronto English multicultural urban british english multiculturalist multiculturalistic multiculturality