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multiculturalism

[ muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uh-liz-uhm, muhl-tahy- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

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.

First recorded in 1960–65; multicultural + -ism

Bork attacked multiculturalism and the focus on ‘allegedly’ oppressed minorities.

It is the maturing of British multiculturalism that has made the phenomenon of Laura Johnson, gang chauffeur, possible.

Especially not a country like India, which must come to terms both with its multiculturalism and its caste and religious mix.

Multiculturalism and political correctness have long been favorite bugaboos of hers.

He viciously opposes politicians he believes have encouraged multiculturalism.

The identity urge expressed in the multiculturalism trend of our days will find in the past its most unreliable arguments.

Multiculturalism, criticism of tradition, and freedom from the pressure of competition are among the recommendations they make.

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