Definition: Coexistence of numerous distinct ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural groups within one social unit, organization, or population. (From American Heritage Dictionary, 2d college ed., 1982, p955)
IM; coord with specific ethnic, racial, religious or other cultural aspect (IM); specify geog if pertinent
See AlsoEthical Relativism
Other names Pluralisms; Pluralism, Cultural; Diversity, Cultural; Diversities, Cultural; Cultural Diversities; Multiculturalisms; Cultural Pluralism; Pluralism; Multiculturalism