noun · academic
pluralism
UK/ˈplʊərəlɪz(ə)m/US/ˈplʊrəlɪzəm/PLU·ra·lism
A social condition in which multiple groups, beliefs, or values coexist and are accepted within a single society.
Examples
“Cultural pluralism can strengthen creativity and innovation in a society.”
“Legal pluralism recognises different legal systems operating in the same territory.”
“Encouraging pluralism requires legal protections for minority rights.”
Band 8 sentence
“Institutionalising pluralism allows minority cultures to flourish without sacrificing national unity.”
Collocations
- cultural pluralism
- religious pluralism
- support pluralism
Word family
Common mistakes
confusing pluralism with plurality→pluralism
using 'pluralism' to mean simply 'diversity' in all contexts→pluralism
Say it for a higher band
5diversity→6tolerance→7+pluralism
Synonyms
diversity
Easily confused
plurality
“The candidate won by a plurality rather than an absolute majority.”
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