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pluralistic

|plu/ral/is/tic|

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/ˌplʊrəˈlɪstɪk/

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/ˌplʊərəˈlɪstɪk/

diverse coexistence

Etymology
Etymology Information

'pluralistic' originates from the Latin word 'pluralis,' which means 'more than one.'

Historical Evolution

The term 'pluralistic' evolved from the concept of 'pluralism,' which was first used in the early 19th century to describe a philosophical doctrine.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the philosophical idea of multiple realities, but now it is widely used to describe societies with diverse cultural or ethnic groups.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or advocating a system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.

The country is known for its pluralistic society where multiple cultures coexist.

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Last updated: 2025/02/23 11:06