multicultural

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for multicultural, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Relating to or made up of several different cultures.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

mixed

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

hybrid

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Relating to or made up of several different cultures.

“London is one of the most multicultural cities in Europe.”

Opposites

monocultural

2. adjective euphemistic

Relating to people, households or families of mixed or different ethnicities or races.

“The charity supports multicultural families settling into a new country.”

mixed hybrid

How to use multicultural

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

multicultural city multicultural society multicultural community multicultural background

The second, ethnicity-focused sense is a euphemistic use rather than the plain, literal meaning of the word.

Etymology

Multicultural was formed within English, either by adding the ending -al to multiculture or by combining the prefix multi-, meaning many, with cultural.

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Frequently asked questions

What does multicultural mean?

Multicultural describes something that involves or relates to several different cultures existing together.

Is multicultural the same as multiracial?

Not exactly; multicultural is broader and refers to different cultures, while it is sometimes used euphemistically to describe families or groups of mixed ethnicities or races.

What is the opposite of multicultural?

Monocultural is the natural opposite, describing something that relates to a single culture rather than several.

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