multiculturalism
noun/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #11,913 most common English word
Meaning
the presence and acceptance of multiple cultural groups living together in one society.
Example sentence
The city is well known for its commitment to multiculturalism, welcoming people from many different backgrounds.
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