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I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden.
Shashi Tharoor

Meaning of "pluralism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLURALISM

pluralism  [ˈplʊərəˌlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLURALISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pluralism 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 PLURALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pluralism

Pluralism is used in different ways across a wide range of topics. It denotes a diversity of views and stands rather than a single approach or method of interpretation: ▪ Benefice#Pluralism, a situation in the sense of holding multiple ecclesiastical offices ▪ Cosmic pluralism, the belief in numerous other worlds beyond the Earth, which may possess the conditions suitable for life ▪ Cultural pluralism, when small groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities ▪ Legal pluralism, acknowledges the existence of differing legal systems in the world ▪ Journal of Legal Pluralism, a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on legal pluralism ▪ Methodological pluralism, the view that some phenomena observed in science and social science require multiple methods to account for their nature ▪ Pluralism, recognition of a multiplicity of legitimate interests and stakeholders in the employment relationship ▪ Pluralism, the...

Definition of pluralism in the English dictionary

The first definition of pluralism in the dictionary is the holding by a single person of more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office. Other definition of pluralism is a theory of society as several autonomous but interdependent groups which either share power or continuously compete for power. Pluralism is also the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLURALISM


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 PLURALISM

plur.
plural
plural voting
pluralisation
pluralise
pluraliser
pluralist
pluralistic
pluralistically
pluralities
plurality
pluralization
pluralize
pluralizer
plurally
pluriliteral
plurilocular
pluripara
pluriparae
pluripotent

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLURALISM

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

Synonyms and antonyms of pluralism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pluralism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLURALISM

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

Translator English - Chinese

多元化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pluralismo
570 millions of speakers

English

pluralism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बहुलवाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التعددية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плюрализм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pluralismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একাধিকত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pluralisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pluralisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pluralismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

多元主義
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다원주의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pluralisme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đa nguyên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பன்மைத்துவம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बहुलवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çoğulculuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pluralismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pluralizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плюралізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pluralismul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλουραλισμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pluralisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mångfald
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pluralisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pluralism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLURALISM»

The term «pluralism» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.035 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLURALISM» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «PLURALISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pluralism.
1
Omar Bongo
The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.
2
Norman Geisler
Pluralism is denied logically; inclusivism is denied scripturally, and that leaves us with exclusivism... you have to know that Jesus died and believe in it in order to be saved.
3
Peter Hollingworth
I just think in this world of extreme religious pluralism, the great spectrum of things ranging from the healthy and the respectable, and the balance and the true and tried, you go down to quite bizarre things which are very risky for people, particularly people who are young or vulnerable or unable to discriminate.
4
Thomas Keneally
But in practice Australia - the pluralism of Australia - sorry the sectarianism to an extent stopped at the time you took your uniform off after coming home from school.
5
Hosni Mubarak
The true victory is the victory for democracy and pluralism.
6
Tom G. Palmer
Libertarians recognize the inevitable pluralism of the modern world and for that reason assert that individual liberty is at least part of the common good.
7
Andrei Sakharov
Our country, like every modern state, needs profound democratic reforms. It needs political and ideological pluralism, a mixed economy and protection of human rights and the opening up of society.
8
Shashi Tharoor
I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden.
9
Lech Walesa
I am happy that Poland is returning to the road of pluralism and democracy.
10
Donald Wuerl
The great American tradition is one of pluralism, not exclusive secularism. The strength of our country is reflected in the contributions that we all make to the common good.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLURALISM»

Discover the use of pluralism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pluralism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pluralism
The problem of value pluralism is a central topic in modern political theory. Its presence is discernible even when, at first sight, its significance is not immediately apparent. There are two important questions here. The first is to ask what kind of ...
Peter Lassman, 2013
2
Pluralism
In this necessary book Connolly brings a compelling, accessible philosophical critique together with his personal commitment to an inclusive political agenda to suggest how we might—and why we must—cultivate pluralism within both ...
William E. Connolly, 2005
3
Deep Religious Pluralism
The present book is based on the conviction that the philosophy articulated by Alfred North Whitehead encourages not only religious pluralism in the generic sense but deep religious pluralism.
David Ray Griffin, 2005
4
Encountering Religious Pluralism: The Challenge to Christian ...
Harold Netland traces the emergence of the pluralistic ethos that challenges Christian faith and mission, interacting heavily with philosopher John Hick and providing a framework for developing a comprehensive evangelical theology of ...
Harold Netland, 2001
5
After Pluralism: Reimagining Religious Engagement
The contributors to this volume treat pluralism as a concept that is historically and ideologically produced or, put another way, as a doctrine that is embedded within a range of political, civic, and cultural institutions.
Courtney Bender, Pamela Edith Klassen, 2013
6
Legal Pluralism in the Arab World
Legal pluralism: Ziad Bahaa-Eldin.
Baudouin Dupret, Maurits Berger, Laila al- Zwaini, 1999
7
The Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism
This book tackles the most significant issues facing Muslims today. Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines.
Abdulaziz Sachedina Professor of Religious Studies University of Virginia, 2000
8
Islamophobia: The Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st Century
This collection of essays takes a multidisciplinary approach to Islamophobia, bringing together the expertise and experience of Muslim, American, and European scholars. Analysis is combined with policy recommendations.
John L. Esposito, Ibrahim Kalin, 2011
9
A Protestant Theology of Religious Pluralism
In this book three main things have been accomplished.
Livingstone Thompson, 2009
10
Integral Pluralism: Beyond Culture Wars
Drawing on the works of James, Heidegger, Gadamer, and Merleau-Ponty, Integral Pluralism offers sophisticated and carefully researched solutions for the conflicts of the modern world.
Fred Dallmayr, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLURALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pluralism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Imagine, a good news story on Pakistan
Japan has a school in Hunza Valley, the Hasegawa Memorial Public School, which is teaching global citizenry, pluralism, diversity and social ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
2
A National Education Service is a terrible idea
As I set out on CapX this morning, pluralism is essential to making our public services more cost-effective, consumer-responsive, and ... «Conservative Home, Jul 15»
3
How the Catholic Church could solve the school patronage problem
The Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector has come and gone, and all we have to show for it are the transfer of three ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
Why Immigrants Vote for Democrats
With individualism on one side, and pluralism on the other, we have lost our “constitutional consensus whereby the people acquires its identity ... «The Federalist, Jul 15»
5
How a U.S. Think Tank Fell for Putin
... has been a wonderful place over the years with a strong a tradition of pluralism of views, including most prominently liberal principled views. «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
6
Human rights defender urges education minister not to make …
European standards are first of all freedom of thought and pluralism of opinions. The current presidential campaign is the first for you as the ... «Charter 97, Jul 15»
7
What is a President? The CEO of Capitalism
That is, both sides generally presuppose the liberal notion of pluralism, which conceives of a neutral and malleable state that can be shaped ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
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As Jews Mourn Destruction of Temples, Palestinian Authority Denies …
Al-Habbash also assailed Jewish visitors who visited the holy site on Sunday, saying that “there is no room for religious pluralism” on the ... «Algemeiner, Jul 15»
9
UPHILL BATTLE FOR NEW FEDERATION
It has been further established that countries in the West define democracy as the recognition of political pluralism in decision making ... «Times of Swaziland, Jul 15»
10
Non-Orthodox Tisha B'Av worshippers locked inside central Israeli …
Indeed, in recent years, Modi'in has emerged as a key center of Jewish pluralism in Israel. Members of the congregation filed a complaint on ... «Haaretz, Jul 15»

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