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

Cape Town Central, South Africa With its somber history, multicultural background and natural landscapes, Cape Town offers travelers a fulfilling trip. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026

Founded in 2025 by Brittany Tran, who serves as executive director, Reel Citrus specializes in theatrical-first releases of Asian and diaspora titles with an emphasis on Gen Z and multicultural audiences. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026

Central Lutheran Church Van Nuys serves a multicultural population of Latinos, Armenians, and African-Americans. —Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026

At a time when societal and geopolitical divisions dominate headlines, this one-off is a refreshing example of multicultural collaboration and inclusive creative expression. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026

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