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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To note, UrbanGeekz didn’t fund, license, or distribute the product; rather, the multicultural digital news platform is simply amplifying its presence, aligning with its mission to highlight underrepresented founders and tech-forward entrepreneurship. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2025 An Entrepreneurial Spirit Built on Curiosity and Connection Hussain is part of a generation of multicultural professionals contributing to California’s evolving business landscape. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 The subsequent multicultural salad-bowl image had some design flaws too. Sam Lipsyte, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025 The Voices of Pensacola multicultural center showcases the people and diverse cultures that make up Pensacola, while an interactive period actor tour of the Historic Pensacola Village depicts life circa the 1800s. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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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