multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multicultural education
a multicultural menu
multiculturally
ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rə-lē
-ˌtī-
-ˈkəl-chə-
adverb

Examples of multicultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone anxious about the multicultural future of the Republic should heed the political inclinations of what’s predicted by midcentury to become the largest immigrant group in the country. Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The press materials emphasize the diasporic nature of Toronto, the most populous city in Canada, which counts as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2024 By exposing children to cultural nuances alongside language lessons, educators can cultivate global citizens who are equipped to navigate a multicultural world with empathy and respect. Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 The core of her work at these companies included shaping marketing and brand strategies for multicultural consumers. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multicultural 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multicultural was in 1935

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Cite this Entry

“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

multicultural

adjective
mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio) -ˌtī- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ə-rəl
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multiculturalism noun
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