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tiˈkʌl noun
1.
the state or condition of being multicultural.
2.
the preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, as a state or nation.
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multiculturalism (ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the state or condition of being multicultural |
| 2. | the policy of maintaining a diversity of ethnic cultures within a community |
| multiculturalist | |
| —adj, —n | |
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Multiculturalism
has a plethora of syllables.
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| (used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.) |
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells. |
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| Main Entry: | multiculturalism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See cultural pluralism |
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multiculturalism definition
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.
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