Multiculturalism And Diversity Terms

noun the process of becoming similar to something

• The process of cultural assimilation can be complex and challenging.
• Assimilation into a new group can take some time to get used to.
• She's totally assimilated into the cool crowd now.
• The assimilation of new ideas into our project has really improved its overall quality.

noun a foreigner, especially a white person, in Hawaii

adjective relating to or characteristic of white people in Hawaii

• The term 'haole' is often used in Hawaii to refer to someone who is not of Hawaiian descent.
• My haole friends always enjoy trying out new local foods when they visit.
• Some locals use 'haole' as a derogatory term for white people.
• Being called a haole can sometimes be a reminder of feeling like an outsider in certain social circles.

noun A person of African descent living in Europe, or a person of mixed African and European heritage.

adjective Relating to or characteristic of people of African descent living in Europe, or of mixed African and European heritage.

• The term Afropean refers to people of African descent living in Europe.
• My friend is Afropean, her parents are from Nigeria but she was born and raised in London.
• Some Afropeans prefer to identify as Black Europeans.
• The Afropean experience is a unique blend of African and European cultures.