Pluralism
(noun)
- The state or condition of being multiple.
- The holding of diverse beliefs or multiple ideologies.
- The principle that political power should be distributed among multiple groups.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from french pluralisme, from latin plus "more" + -alism.
Examples:
- The country's pluralism is reflected in its many ethnic groups.
- The school encourages pluralism by promoting diversity in its student body.
- The company's management structure was based on the principle of pluralism.
- The society's pluralism was evident in its many different religious practices.
- The government's policy of pluralism ensured representation of different interest groups.