multiculturalism
/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rə-ˌli-zəm -ˌtī-, -ˈkəl-chə-/ (ame, mw)
multiculturalism — noun
1. the view or policy that a society should value people from different cultural ba
the view or policy that a society should value people from different cultural backgrounds and let those traditions remain part of public life
Aaron's school added Diwali and Eid to show its multiculturalism.
show multiculturalism through school events
The mayor defended multiculturalism after neighbors complained about the street festival.
defend multiculturalism in a public dispute
Gita says multiculturalism helped her building welcome new neighbors with shared dinners.
In Toronto, multiculturalism shapes school lunches, holidays, and library programs.
Karim's history class debated whether multiculturalism needs equal funding for community arts.
- cultural pluralism
close academic term that emphasizes several traditions living side by side
- diversity
broader and less political; it can describe variety without a policy position
- inclusion
focuses more on fair participation than on preserving separate traditions
- assimilation
expects minority groups to adopt the dominant culture instead of keeping distinct traditions
- cultural uniformity
stresses sameness across a society rather than visible differences
- monoculture
suggests only one shared way of life dominates public space
文法句型
support multiculturalism
promote multiculturalism
multiculturalism in + school/city/country
用法筆記
Usually appears in discussions of education, immigration, and public policy rather than private habits alone. Common verbs include support, defend, promote, and criticize.