Cultural Diversity Terms

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mixture or combination of different elements

  • The dentist used an amalgam of silver, tin, copper, and mercury to fill the cavity.
  • I heard that new restaurant serves an interesting amalgam of different cuisines.
  • The movie was a strange amalgam of horror and comedy genres.
  • The team's success was due to the amalgam of talent and hard work.

noun the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group

  • The study of different cultures is known as anthropology.
  • I love learning about different cultures through travel.
  • That movie really captures the vibe of youth culture.
  • In order to thrive, a company must have a strong culture of innovation.

noun a range of different things

adjective showing a great deal of variety; very different

  • The company prides itself on having a diverse workforce, with employees from various backgrounds and cultures.
  • Our friend group is so diverse, we come from all different parts of the country.
  • The music festival lineup is so diverse this year, there's something for everyone.
  • The ecosystem of the rainforest is incredibly diverse, with a wide range of plant and animal species.

noun a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or heritage

  • The government recognized the rights of each ethnic group within the country.
  • Our neighborhood is very diverse, with people from different ethnic groups living here.
  • I love trying food from different ethnic groups, it's always so flavorful.
  • In the world of music, each genre can be seen as its own ethnic group with unique characteristics.

noun a condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups are present and tolerated within a society.

  • Pluralism is a political philosophy that recognizes and values diversity in society.
  • I really appreciate the pluralism in our community, it makes things more interesting.
  • Pluralism is all about different strokes for different folks.
  • The garden of pluralism blooms with a variety of beautiful flowers.

noun a person from a province or a person with a narrow-minded or unsophisticated outlook

adjective relating to a province or provinces

  • The provincial government passed a new law regulating water usage.
  • I'm from a small provincial town in the countryside.
  • She's got that provincial mindset, always talking about the same old things.
  • His views on the issue are quite provincial, lacking a broader perspective.

noun a romantic orientation characterized by a lack of romantic attraction towards others

  • Aromanticism is a romantic orientation characterized by a lack of romantic attraction towards others.
  • Some people may not experience romantic feelings at all, which is known as aromanticism.
  • Not everyone is into the whole dating scene - some people are just aromantic.
  • In a world obsessed with romantic love, aromanticism offers a different perspective on relationships.

noun a movement or policy that promotes interaction between different cultures or cultural groups

  • Interculturalism promotes the exchange and interaction of different cultures within a society.
  • Interculturalism is all about embracing diversity and learning from each other's cultures.
  • Interculturalism is like a cultural melting pot where everyone brings something unique to the table.
  • In the garden of interculturalism, the flowers of diversity bloom in harmony.

noun a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class

verb to emphasize or give special attention to something

adjective having a particular kind of accent

  • The linguist studied the different accents spoken in the region.
  • I love listening to people's accents when they tell stories.
  • Her accent is so lit, I could listen to her talk all day.
  • The artist used different colors to create accents in the painting.