cultural diversity

[ kuhl-cher-uhl di-vur-si-tee, dahy- ]

noun

1. the cultural variety and cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or an institution:

   Dying languages and urbanization are threats to cultural diversity.

2. the inclusion of diverse people in a group or organization:

   to embrace cultural diversity in the workplace.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cultural diversity¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Ogala feels AI would address such homogenisation and benefit African musicians by revealing to the world more of the continent’s cultural diversity.

From BBC

Condit’s team rationalized the move by talking about the need to be in an international transportation hub offering “cultural diversity” and a reasonable cost of living, but Seattle met all those requirements.

From Los Angeles Times

A nod to cultural diversity appeared in the birria bowl and arroz con pollo.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the following millennia, an exceptional cultural diversity unfolded, which resulted in a wide range of pottery styles and decorations.

From Science Daily

Within Central Europe, central Germany is one of the regions with the most pronounced prehistoric cultural diversity, due to the rich agricultural soils of the loess zone and other natural resources such as salt, which attracted people to settle there early on.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• pluralism