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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPluralism
/ˈplʊə.rə.lɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A condition or system in which multiple distinct groups, ideas, or cultures coexist and are recognized.
"The city is known for its cultural pluralism, where various ethnic communities thrive together." - 2
In philosophy, the belief that reality consists of multiple substances or entities.
"Philosophical pluralism suggests that there are many ways to understand the nature of existence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pluralism' originates from the Latin word 'pluralis', meaning 'more than one'. It evolved in the late 19th century to describe various philosophical, political, and social theories advocating for diversity and multiplicity in society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pluralism" is said worldwide
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pluralisme
Transliteration: plu-ra-lism
"La ville est connue pour son pluralisme culturel."
Pluralismus
Transliteration: Plu-ra-lis-mus
"Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihren kulturellen Pluralismus."
pluralismo
Transliteration: plu-ra-lis-mo
"La città è nota per il suo pluralismo culturale."
pluralismo
Transliteration: plu-ra-lis-mo
"La ciudad es conocida por su pluralismo cultural."
pluralismo
Transliteration: plu-ra-lis-mo
"A cidade é conhecida pelo seu pluralismo cultural."
बहुलवाद
Transliteration: bahulvaad
"यह शहर सांस्कृतिक बहुलवाद के लिए जाना जाता है।"
多元主义
Transliteration: duōyuán zhǔyì
"这座城市以其文化多元主义而闻名。"
다원주의
Transliteration: dawonjuui
"이 도시는 문화적 다원주의로 유명하다."
多元主義
Transliteration: tagen shugi
"この都市は文化的多元主義で知られています。"
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