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multicultural

American  
[muhl-tee-kuhl-cher-uhl, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈkʌl tʃər əl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or representing several different cultures or cultural elements.

    a multicultural society.
multicultural British  
/ ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəl /

adjective

  1. consisting of, relating to, or designed for the cultures of several different races

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Etymology

Origin of multicultural

First recorded in 1940–45; multi- + cultural

Example Sentences

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That convention was also where Jackson forever secured his place within the party’s center with his rousing speech urging its old guard to embrace a broader multicultural spectrum, including the queer community.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

“There are so many ways to ease the grief for the Jewish community in Bondi, without having a tin ear for the rest of multicultural Australia.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Hindoyan said the new season lineup was inspired by his dual goals of reanimating the operatic canon and honoring L.A.’s multicultural spirit — the season features selections from the American, Italian and French repertoires.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Thaipusam is marked with particular zest in multicultural Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation where ethnic Indians make up about seven percent of the 34 million population.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

This chapter will look at the history of multiculturalism and diversity education, the field of ethnomusicology, and strategies for teaching using multicultural music aesthetics.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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