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Ntozake Shange

Meaning of "multiculturalism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MULTICULTURALISM

multiculturalism  [ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MULTICULTURALISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Multiculturalism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MULTICULTURALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

multiculturalism

Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism is the cultural diversity of communities and the policies that promote this diversity. As a descriptive term, multiculturalism is the simple fact of cultural diversity and the demographic make-up of a specific place, sometimes at the organizational level, e.g., schools, businesses, neighborhoods, cities, or nations. As a prescriptive term, multiculturalism encourages ideologies and policies that promote this diversity or its institutionalization. In this sense, multiculturalism is a society “at ease with the rich tapestry of human life and the desire amongst people to express their own identity in the manner they see fit.” Multicultural ideologies or policies vary widely, ranging from the advocacy of equal respect to the various cultures in a society, to a policy of promoting the maintenance of cultural diversity, to policies in which people of various ethnic and religious groups are addressed by the authorities as defined by the group they belong to. Two main different and seemingly inconsistent strategies have developed through different government policies and strategies. The first focuses on interaction and communication between different cultures.

Definition of multiculturalism in the English dictionary

The definition of multiculturalism in the dictionary is the state or condition of being multicultural. Other definition of multiculturalism is the policy of maintaining a diversity of ethnic cultures within a community.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MULTICULTURALISM


brutalism
ˈbruːtəˌlɪzəm
capitalism
ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm
colonialism
kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm
formalism
ˈfɔːməˌlɪzəm
imperialism
ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
journalism
ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
liberalism
ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm
literalism
ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm
materialism
məˈtɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
metabolism
mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
minimalism
ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪzəm
nationalism
ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm
Orientalism
ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəˌlɪzəm
photojournalism
ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
professionalism
prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm
realism
ˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
socialism
ˈsəʊʃəˌlɪzəm
surrealism
səˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
symbolism
ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MULTICULTURALISM

multiclient
multicoated
multicollinearity
multicolor
multicolour
multicoloured
multicolumn
multicomponent
multiconductor
multicopy
multicostate
multicounty
multicourse
multiculti
multicultural
multiculturalist
multicurrency
multicuspid
multicuspidate
multicycle

WORDS THAT END LIKE MULTICULTURALISM

alcoholism
cannibalism
citizen journalism
communalism
environmentalism
essentialism
factionalism
federalism
fundamentalism
idealism
individualism
industrialism
initialism
intellectualism
multilateralism
mutualism
pastoralism
photorealism
pluralism
spiritualism
traditionalism

Synonyms and antonyms of multiculturalism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «multiculturalism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MULTICULTURALISM

Find out the translation of multiculturalism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of multiculturalism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «multiculturalism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多元文化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

multiculturalismo
570 millions of speakers

English

multiculturalism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बहुसंस्कृतिवाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التعددية الثقافية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мультикультурализм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

multiculturalismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহুসংস্কৃতির
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

multiculturalisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelbagai budaya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Multikulturalität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

多文化主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다문화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Multikulturalisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đa văn hóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பலகலாச்சாரத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बहुसंस्कृतीवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çokkültürlülük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

multiculturalismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wielokulturowość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мультикультуралізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

multiculturalism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυπολιτισμικότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

multikulturalisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mångkulturalism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

multikulturalisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of multiculturalism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MULTICULTURALISM»

The term «multiculturalism» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.429 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MULTICULTURALISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «multiculturalism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «multiculturalism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about multiculturalism

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6 QUOTES WITH «MULTICULTURALISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word multiculturalism.
1
Linda Chavez
Britons seem to have given up on assimilating their Muslim population, with many British elites patting themselves on the back for their tolerance and multiculturalism.
2
David Henry Hwang
'Yellow Face' marks my summation of multiculturalism.
3
Loretta Napoleoni
Multiculturalism may well be our saviour, wresting us out from the straitjacket of our history, thrusting the old continent into an environment where other ethnicities, less cynical and more positive, will play a big role in its future.
4
Richard Perle
The lax multiculturalism that urges Americans to accept the unacceptable from their fellow citizens is one of this nation's greatest vulnerabilities in the war on terror.
5
Ntozake Shange
Multiculturalism isn't about culture, it's about power.
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Ntozake Shange
Multiculturalism is a white people joke.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MULTICULTURALISM»

Discover the use of multiculturalism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to multiculturalism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Diversity and Multiculturalism: A Reader
This is the quintessential collection of work by critical scholars committed to redefining the conversation on multiculturalism and diversity.
Shirley R. Steinberg, 2009
2
Challenging Multiculturalism: European Models of Diversity
These contradictory choices have different political consequences in the 11 European countries examined in this book: Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Sweden and Turkey.
Ray Taras, 2012
3
Multiculturalism and International Law: Essays in Honour of ...
This volume examines the role and influence of multiculturalism in general theories of international law; in the composition and functioning of international organizations such as the ICJ, the ILC, the UN, and the ICC; and in the ...
Sienho Yee, Jacques-Yvan Morin, 2009
4
The Ashgate Research Companion to Multiculturalism
This Companion brings together a collection of new essays by leading and emerging scholars in the humanities and social sciences on some of the key issues facing multiculturalism today.
Mr Duncan Ivison, 2012
5
Multiculturalism without Culture
In this book, she offers a new way of addressing dilemmas of justice and equality in multiethnic, multicultural societies, intervening at this critical moment when so many Western countries are poised to abandon multiculturalism.
Anne Phillips, 2009
6
Multiculturalism in a Global Society
Coverage of western Europe follows, with analyses of postcolonial Britain, Germany, and France. The book concludes with a succinct summary and thoughtful prognosis about the future directions of our increasingly global society.
Peter Kivisto, 2008
7
Multiculturalism on Campus: Theory, Models, and Practices ...
As the diversity of the students on campus increases, the importance for everyone in authority to understand students distinct cultures and how they perceive our institutions, and equally, to understand our own privilege, and often ...
Michael J. Cuyjet, Mary F. Howard-Hamilton, Diane L. Cooper, 2012
8
Rethinking Multiculturalism: Cultural Diversity and ...
Bhikhu Parekh argues for a pluralist perspective on cultural diversity.
Bhikhu C. Parekh, 2002
9
Multiculturalism and Diversity: A Social Psychological ...
The definition of culture guiding this book is one that is inclusive and pertains to many human groups, large and small.
Bernice Lott, 2009
10
Multiculturalism: (Expanded Paperback Edition)
A new edition of the highly acclaimed book Multiculturalism and "The Politics of Recognition," this paperback brings together an even wider range of leading philosophers and social scientists to probe the political controversy surrounding ...
Charles Taylor, Amy Gutmann, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MULTICULTURALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term multiculturalism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Milestone for USQ staff commitment to multiculturalism
"Like me, Krzysztof was very keen about multiculturalism - he was the ... "I believe multiculturalism has been very much part of USQ pride ever ... «Toowoomba Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Anti-Multiculturalism Party Launches On Norway Attack Anniversary
The launch of a right-wing party opposed to multiculturalism and mass immigration was criticised for coinciding with the fourth anniversary of ... «Krank.ie, Jul 15»
3
How racists are co-opting multiculturalism
In actuality, multiculturalism- essentially the co-existence of different cultures- is the antithesis of what these rallies stand for, which in their own ... «Daily Life, Jul 15»
4
Canada, multiculturalism and the flag
It was so entertaining that Minister of Multiculturalism and Literacy, Flor Marcelino, and Coun. Janice Lukes (South Winnipeg-St. Norbert), the ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
5
Terrence Stamp's explosive outburst on Britain's multiculturalism
ACTOR Terrence Stamp says he feels like an alien in his own country because "no one speaks English anymore.” By Oli Smith. PUBLISHED: ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Rally rejects multiculturalism in Toowoomba
PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY: Chris Reynolds speaking at the Reclaim Australia rally at East Creek Park. Nev Madsen ... «Toowoomba Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
Scrap Patronising Multiculturalism – Let's Debate Which Faith Is Right
Something has gone badly wrong with British multiculturalism. Instead of people with different cultures and beliefs living side-by-side in peace ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
8
Multiculturalism or nationalism?
It is worth mentioning here that the Canadian federal government officially introduced multiculturalism in 1988 and that Canada is a safe place ... «Richmond Review, Jul 15»
9
Baku int'l centre of multiculturalism aims to expand Azerbaijan's …
Baku International Centre of Multiculturalism is planning to implement the project of an international summer school “Multiculturalism as a Life ... «AzerNews, Jul 15»
10
Iran deal: Obama's global multiculturalism gone mad
Iran deal: Obama's global multiculturalism gone mad. It's official. The Iran deal proves beyond doubt that Obama's central foreign policy ... «The Commentator, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Multiculturalism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/multiculturalism>. May 2024 ».
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