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
adverb
ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rə-lē,
-ˌtī-,
-ˈkəl-chə-
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Houston is also a multicultural city with more than 13,000 restaurants representing food from more than 70 countries, giving retirees endless options to try new dining spots.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
The expansion to 48 teams and the three-country hosting format promise a vastly bigger global showcase, with more nations able to participate, more fans across North America enjoying matches close to home, and a variety of venues adding a regional, multicultural flavor.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
There was the multicultural perspective the filmmaker and her academic husband, Mahmood Mamdani, imbued in their son that would eventually emerge in his speeches and policies.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Christian nationalists often argue that America cannot survive as a multicultural, multi-religious nation.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
The expansion to 48 teams and the three-country hosting format promise a vastly bigger global showcase, with more nations able to participate, more fans across North America enjoying matches close to home, and a variety of venues adding a regional, multicultural flavor.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
There was the multicultural perspective the filmmaker and her academic husband, Mahmood Mamdani, imbued in their son that would eventually emerge in his speeches and policies.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
Christian nationalists often argue that America cannot survive as a multicultural, multi-religious nation.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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multicultural
adjective
mul·ti·cul·tur·al
ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl
-ˌtī-
-ˌtī-
-ə-rəl
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
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