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Definition of pluralistic - 2 dictionary results

plu⋅ral⋅ism

  [ploor-uh-liz-uhm]
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–noun
1. Philosophy.
a. a theory that there is more than one basic substance or principle. Compare dualism (def. 2), monism (def. 1a).
b. a theory that reality consists of two or more independent elements.
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.
Origin:
1810–20; plural + -ism

Related forms:
plu⋅ral⋅ist, noun, adjective
plu⋅ral⋅is⋅tic, adjective
plu⋅ral⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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plu·ral·is·tic   (ploŏr'ə-lĭs'tĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to social or philosophical pluralism.

  2. Having multiple aspects or parts: "the idea that intelligence is a pluralistic quality that ... varies in many dimensions among individuals" (Richard A. Knox).

plu'ral·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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