Cultural Diversity Vocabulary

noun a person who engages in underwater diving

adjective denoting a large number or variety

• The company's workforce is quite diverse, with employees from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Our group of friends is really diverse - we come from all over the world!
• The music festival lineup is so divers this year, I can't wait to see all the different acts!
• The artist's portfolio is incredibly diverse, showcasing a wide range of styles and techniques.

noun a person who is not Jewish

adjective of or relating to non-Jewish people

• The gentile family moved into the neighborhood last week.
• I heard the new neighbors are gentile people.
• Those gentile folks are always throwing great parties.
• His gentile demeanor made him well-liked among his colleagues.

noun a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

adjective relating to a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

• The government is implementing new policies to better assist immigrant communities.
• My neighbor is an immigrant from Mexico and she makes the best tamales.
• Some people still hold negative stereotypes about immigrants, which is totally unfair.
• Learning a new language can sometimes feel like being an immigrant in your own country.

noun something that is the result of merging or blending together

• The interfusion of different cultures in this city has created a vibrant and diverse community.
• I love how the interfusion of flavors in this dish creates a unique and delicious taste.
• The party was lit thanks to the interfusion of great music and awesome people.
• His writing style is an interfusion of poetry and prose, creating a beautiful and captivating narrative.

noun the act of mixing or blending together

verb to mix or blend together

• The artist chose to intermix different colors to create a unique painting.
• I like to intermix my clothes to create new outfits.
• Let's intermix our playlists and see what songs we both like.
• The author's use of humor intermixes well with the serious themes in the novel.

noun the status of belonging to a particular nation

• Nationality refers to the legal relationship between a person and a state.
• My nationality is American, but my parents are from Italy.
• I don't care about nationality, I just want to travel the world.
• In the world of music, nationality often influences an artist's style and sound.

noun a characteristic, quality, or trait of being provincial

• The professor discussed the negative effects of provincialism on economic growth.
• Some people in small towns have a tendency towards provincialism.
• Don't be so provincial, try to think outside the box.
• His narrow-mindedness was a clear example of intellectual provincialism.

verb to make or become more Hispanic in character or culture

• The organization aims to Hispanicize the workforce by promoting diversity and inclusion.
• She wants to Hispanicize her wardrobe by incorporating more colorful and vibrant pieces.
• Let's Hispanicize this party by playing some reggaeton music and serving traditional Latin American dishes.
• The artist sought to Hispanicize his artwork by drawing inspiration from his cultural heritage.

verb to make or become Filipino in character, culture, or nationality

• The company decided to filipinize their operations by hiring more local talent.
• Let's filipinize this recipe by adding some traditional Filipino ingredients.
• I'm trying to filipinize my wardrobe by incorporating more barongs and Filipiniana dresses.
• The artist sought to filipinize his art by drawing inspiration from Philippine culture and history.

noun the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community, based on a shared morality or set of values

• Cosmopolitanism is the belief in the importance of embracing diverse cultures and perspectives.
• Living in a big city like New York can really expose you to cosmopolitanism.
• I love how cosmopolitanism is all about being a citizen of the world.
• Her mind was a true reflection of cosmopolitanism, always open to new ideas and experiences.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• When it comes to personal preferences, it is important to remember that to each his/her own.
• I don't really understand why she likes that show, but hey, to each his/her own.
• I know it's not my style, but hey, to each his/her own, right?
• Just like how everyone has their own unique taste in music, to each his/her own when it comes to hobbies.

noun an intense enthusiasm or obsession for foreign cultures

• Xenomania is a term used to describe an intense enthusiasm for foreign cultures.
• She has a serious case of xenomania, always talking about traveling to exotic places.
• I caught the xenomania bug after my trip to Japan and now I can't stop watching anime.
• His xenomania for Italian cuisine led him to open his own pasta restaurant.

noun a person who is attracted to foreign cultures or people

• As a xenophile, she enjoyed learning about different cultures and languages.
• My friend is such a xenophile, always trying new foods from around the world.
• I didn't realize you were such a xenophile, always watching foreign films.
• Being a xenophile in a world full of xenophobes can be challenging.

noun a person from Australasia or something related to Australasia

adjective relating to Australasia, which is a region that includes Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands

• The Australasian region includes countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
• I'm planning a trip to explore the Australasian countries next summer.
• Have you tried the Australasian cuisine yet? It's delicious!
• The company's expansion into the Australasian market opened up new opportunities for growth.

noun a noun referring to a belief or attitude of skepticism or distrust towards foreigners or strangers

• Xenoscepticism is the belief or attitude that is skeptical or critical towards anything foreign or unfamiliar.
• Some people have xenoscepticism towards trying new foods from different cultures.
• I don't get your xenoscepticism towards watching foreign films, they can be really good!
• Her xenoscepticism towards change is hindering her personal growth.