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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The potential benefits of more inclusive workplaces are 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals better placed to develop and produce diverse Canadian stories to more accurately reflect multicultural audiences at home and worldwide. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 The caffeinated beverage that is ubiquitous in some South American countries has spread alongside the multicultural appeal of soccer, including in the United States, where it's become a drink of choice for star athletes on the pitch and off. ABC News, 16 June 2026 Back in New York City, the euphoria of the Knicks’ Saturday night NBA triumph bled into Sunday’s Puerto Rican parade, transforming the multicultural gathering into a kind of victory rally. CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Born in Australia and raised between Japan and Australia, the singer’s multicultural background aligns closely with Handcraft’s international ambitions. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 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 23 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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