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Multicultural Cuisine

/ˌmʌl.tɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl kwɪˈziːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A style of cooking that incorporates a variety of cultural influences and traditions.

    "The restaurant is known for its multicultural cuisine, offering dishes from around the world."
  2. 2

    Food that reflects the diverse culinary practices of different cultures.

    "At the festival, attendees enjoyed a range of multicultural cuisine, from Indian curries to Italian pastas."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'multicultural' derives from the Latin 'multus' meaning 'many' and 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation' or 'culture'. 'Cuisine' comes from the French 'cuisiner', which means 'to cook', and has evolved to refer to a style of cooking characteristic of a particular country or region.

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