multicultural
/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl -ˌtī-, -ˈkəl-chə-/ (ame, mw)
multicultural — adjective
- multiculturalpositive
- more multiculturalcomparative
- most multiculturalsuperlative
1. describing a place, group, or activity where people from different cultural back
describing a place, group, or activity where people from different cultural backgrounds are included and visible in daily life
Yuna chose a multicultural school so her children could hear many languages.
multicultural + school
The neighborhood market feels multicultural during Eid, Lunar New Year, and Diwali.
festival seasons show a multicultural market
Reuben works in a multicultural office where lunch tables mix six languages.
Ilan said the city became more multicultural after new families opened shops.
The museum planned a multicultural festival with food, dance, and local stories.
- diverse
broader word for many kinds of variety, not only cultural background
- international
often stresses links between countries rather than cultures sharing one local space
- inclusive
focuses more on welcome and participation than on visible cultural variety
- monocultural
describes a place shaped mainly by one culture
- uniform
stresses sameness rather than a mix of backgrounds
- segregated
suggests groups are kept apart instead of sharing one setting
文法句型
a multicultural society
a multicultural school
a multicultural neighborhood
a multicultural workplace
用法筆記
Usually describes schools, neighborhoods, cities, teams, or events rather than one person's private habits. Common nouns after it include society, community, classroom, festival, and workplace.