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

Her multicultural background continues to assist her in expanding her clientele and expertise. —Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

This project will also focus on creating a space with multicultural appeal, in the center of the cradle of the Renaissance. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025

Davis noted that San Jose’s position at the center of a multicultural region presents great opportunities for programming and exhibitions. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025

If Byrne’s approach recalls that of Colors, Beck’s 2017 pop turn with Greg Kurstin, the touch here is lighter, with the multicultural rhythmic and melodic surprises that always brighten Byrne’s solo work. —Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025

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