multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl 

-ˌtī-,

-ˈkəl-chə- 

: 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

The city’s multicultural fabric helps ensure that no entrepreneur operates in isolation. —Henri Al Helaly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

The multicultural argument of Messrs. Delano and Myers is based on the historical wrongs done to minority populations, but America’s complicated history must not determine the future of our cities. —Nikos Mohammadi, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025

Nina Weiss, as described by Fellin, is shaped by her multicultural past and upbringing in a hippie commune on La Gomera. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

Our culinary philosophy is working with local farms and producers to create fun and approachable menus that give a nod to multicultural flavors that make San Francisco cuisine unique. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multicultural

• agricultural
• countercultural
• horticultural
• intercultural
• silvicultural
• viticultural
• bicultural
• subcultural
• transcultural
• cultural
• nonagricultural
• sociocultural

Kids Definition

multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl  -ˌtī- 

-ə-rəl

: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures

a multicultural society

multiculturalism

-rə-ˌliz-əm 

noun