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Diversity

/daɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The state of being diverse; variety.

    "The diversity of wildlife in the rainforest is astonishing."
  2. 2

    A range of different things; the inclusion of different types of people or things.

    "The committee aims to promote diversity in the workplace."

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The word 'diversity' originates from the Latin 'diversitas', which means 'variety' or 'difference'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to encompass a broader range of meanings related to variety in aspects such as culture, biology, and society.

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