multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ˌtī-
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
Synonyms of multiculturalnext
: 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

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Tough, disciplined, multicultural, and carrying a bit of flair. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 These events are not just iconic competitions and multicultural celebrations—they’re also marketing platforms for the world’s largest brands. Harvard Business Review, 10 June 2026 Vancouver and Toronto are showcasing their multicultural pride. Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 The plate lunch reflects Hawaii’s multicultural heritage. Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for multicultural

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multicultural was in 1935

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“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

multicultural

adjective
mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio) -ˌtī- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ə-rəl
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multiculturalism noun

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