Multiculturalism Terms

noun a cocktail made with vodka, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice

adjective free from local, provincial, or national ideas, prejudices, or attachments; at home all over the world

• The cosmopolitan city attracted people from all around the world.
• I love living in a cosmopolitan area with so many different cultures.
• That new restaurant is so cosmopolitan, it's the place to be.
• Her mind was as cosmopolitan as the bustling city she lived in.

noun marriage, cohabitation, or sexual relations between people of different races

• Miscegenation laws were once prevalent in many states, prohibiting interracial marriage.
• Some people still hold outdated views on miscegenation, but society is becoming more accepting.
• I can't believe they're still talking about miscegenation like it's a big deal.
• In literature, miscegenation is often used as a symbol of breaking down societal barriers.