multiculturalism

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Noun — Multiculturalism is the presence of several different ethnic or national cultures mixing freely within one society, or the policies that encourage this.

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A formal term most often heard in political and social discussion rather than everyday speech.

Etymology

The word is built from the adjective multicultural and the suffix -ism, which turns a quality into the name of a state or belief associated with it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does multiculturalism mean?

It refers to many different ethnic or national cultures existing side by side within a society, or to policies that support that mixing.

Is multiculturalism a policy or just a description?

It can be either: it describes a society with mixed cultures, and it is also used for government policies that actively encourage that coexistence.

What's the opposite idea to multiculturalism?

Monoculturalism, where a society is built around a single dominant culture, is treated as its coordinate opposite.

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