pluralism
noun/ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #14,381 most common English word
Meaning
A system or principle in which multiple groups, beliefs, or identities coexist and are respected within a society.
Example sentence
The country's constitution was designed to support pluralism by protecting the rights of many different cultural and religious groups.
Synonyms & related words
- diversity
- multiculturalism
- inclusivity
- tolerance
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