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noun
1.
2.
Ecclesiastical.
a.
the holding by one person of two or more offices at the same time.
b.
plurality (def. 7a).
3.
Sociology. cultural pluralism.
4.
state or quality of being plural.
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Pluralistic
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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Example Sentences
- Pluralistic societies require religions to coexist in proximity.
- We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.
- Modern religion is pluralistic and increasingly based on choice.
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World English Dictionary
| pluralism (ˈplʊərəˌlɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the holding by a single person of more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office |
| 2. | sociol a theory of society as several autonomous but interdependent groups which either share power or continuously compete for power |
| 3. | the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions, etc |
| 4. | a theory that views the power of employers as being balanced by the power of trade unions in industrial relations such that the interests of both sides can be catered for |
| 5. | philosophy |
| a. monism Compare dualism the metaphysical doctrine that reality consists of more than two basic types of substance | |
| b. monism Compare absolutism the metaphysical doctrine that reality consists of independent entities rather than one unchanging whole | |
| 'pluralist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| plural'istic | |
| —adj | |
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