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Definition of pluralism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pluralism

noun
 
/ˈplʊərəlɪzəm/
 
/ˈplʊrəlɪzəm/
[uncountable] (formal)
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  1. the existence of many different groups of people in one society, for example people of different political or religious beliefs, or people from different ethnic groups
    • cultural pluralism
    Topics People in societyc2
  2. the belief that it is possible and good for different groups of people to live together in peace in one society
  3. (usually disapproving) the fact of having more than one job or position at the same time, especially in the Church
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