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

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

“We’ve been so committed, in a place that does not have a lot of cultural diversity, to creating a place of belonging for people from all backgrounds. We’ve worked very hard at it over the last 20-some years, and if we can’t succeed at finding a model, and a way of creating a company that is about belonging, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, and audiences welcomed here, wherever they’re from….” he trailed off.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• pluralism