noun · academic
multiculturalism
UK/ˌmʌltiˈkʌlʧərəlɪz(ə)m/US/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/mul·ti·CUL·tu·ral·ism
a social or political idea that multiple cultures can coexist and be supported within one country
Examples
“Multiculturalism is often discussed in debates about immigration policy.”
“Schools sometimes celebrate multiculturalism through festivals of food and music.”
“Critics argue that multiculturalism can sometimes discourage social integration.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policy makers who embrace multiculturalism must balance respect for cultural difference with measures that promote equal civic participation.”
Collocations
- promote multiculturalism
- debate multiculturalism
Word family
Common mistakes
We have a lot of diversity so we have multiculturalism→We have cultural diversity; multiculturalism is the policy or ideology that supports it
multiculturality→multiculturalism
Say it for a higher band
5diversity→6cultural diversity→7+multiculturalism
Synonyms
cultural pluralism
Easily confused
integration
“Policies encouraging integration aim to help immigrants adapt to mainstream society.”
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