🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

multiculturalisme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: multiculturalisme

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Multiculturalism/ˌmʌl.tɪˈkʌl.tʃər.ɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le multiculturalisme est une valeur fondamentale de notre société."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

    "The city prides itself on its vibrant multiculturalism and diverse communities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'multiculturalism' originated in the late 20th century, deriving from the Latin root 'multus' meaning 'many' and 'cultura' meaning 'culture'. It evolved to describe a societal approach that recognizes and values diverse cultural backgrounds within a community.

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