multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl 

-ˌtī-, 

-ˈkəl-chə- 

: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures

a multicultural society

multicultural education

a multicultural menu

multiculturally

ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rə-lē, 

-ˌtī-, 

-ˈkəl-chə-

adverb

Examples of multicultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film also features a diverse, international supporting cast that mirrors Hong Kong’s multicultural makeup, alongside its Chinese lead pair. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Set in contemporary multicultural London, Lineage follows Tariq, a man rebuilding his life after prison and striving to carve out a new path for himself and his young son, Amine. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

But Gloria’s personal remit and multicultural commitments grew wider over her career. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Hispanic and African American households also collectively drive more than a third (36 percent) of TikTok Shop’s beauty spending — which highlights the importance of diverse products and paying attention to a range of multicultural audiences. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multicultural

• agricultural
• countercultural
• horticultural
• intercultural
• silvicultural
• viticultural
• bicultural
• subcultural
• transcultural
• cultural
• nonagricultural
• sociocultural

Kids Definition

multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl  -ˌtī- 

-ə-rəl

: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures

a multicultural society

multiculturalism

-rə-ˌliz-əm 

noun