multi-cultural
|mul-ti-cul-tur-al|
B2
/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/
diverse cultures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-cultural' originates from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and the word 'cultural' from Latin 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation' or 'culture'.
Historical Evolution
'multi-cultural' was formed by combining 'multi-' with 'cultural' in the 20th century to describe societies or environments with multiple cultures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of multiple cultures, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or representing several different cultures or cultural elements.
The city is known for its multi-cultural community.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 13:06