multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multicultural education
a multicultural menu
multiculturally
ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rə-lē
-ˌtī-
-ˈkəl-chə-
adverb

Examples of multicultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a whole world of grilling beyond the southern United States, as Rob Rainford reminds us with his multicultural cookbook that features ingredients and recipes from across the globe. Joey Skladany, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024 Some Democrats call Harris’s multicultural persona her greatest strength. Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024 Born to an Italian father and a Haitian mother, Jean’s brilliance lies in her unique ability to translate her multicultural heritage into graphic garments that burst with untold stories. Shelcy Joseph, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024 The company also cited momentum from multi-year deals, growth in women’s sports sponsorships, multicultural partnerships and investments from independent agencies. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multicultural 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multicultural was in 1935

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Cite this Entry

“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

multicultural

adjective
mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio) -ˌtī- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ə-rəl
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multiculturalism noun
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