pluralism
noun
plu·ral·ism
ˈplu̇r-ə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: the holding of two or more offices or positions (such as benefices) at the same time
2
: the quality or state of being plural
3
a
: a theory that there are more than one or more than two kinds of ultimate reality
b
: a theory that reality is composed of a plurality of entities
4
a
: a state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization
b
: a concept, doctrine, or policy advocating this state
Examples of pluralism in a Sentence
He spoke of the benefits of cultural pluralism.
She's a champion of pluralism.
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Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom toured the state with a robust defense of his state and its progressive pluralism.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 July 2025
From the Cossack republics of the 17th century to the Maidan uprising of 2014, Ukraine has consistently supported freedom and pluralism.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Aid should be tied to benchmarks: human rights, political pluralism, justice for victims.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
By rejecting pluralism and promoting a unifying ideology centered on Shiite Islam and Persian identity, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini marginalized non-Persian and non-Shiite groups.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 July 2025
From the Cossack republics of the 17th century to the Maidan uprising of 2014, Ukraine has consistently supported freedom and pluralism.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Aid should be tied to benchmarks: human rights, political pluralism, justice for victims.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
By rejecting pluralism and promoting a unifying ideology centered on Shiite Islam and Persian identity, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini marginalized non-Persian and non-Shiite groups.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pluralism
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“Pluralism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pluralism. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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