Main Entry:

di·ver·si·ty

Pronunciation:

\də-ˈvər-sə-tē, dī-\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural di·ver·si·ties

Date:

14th century

1: the condition of being diverse : variety ; especially : the inclusion of diverse people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization <programs intended to promote diversity in schools>2: an instance of being diverse <a diversity of opinion>