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adjective mul·ti·cul·tur·al \ ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl , -ˌtī- , -ˈkəl-chə- \

Definition of multicultural

:of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures

a multicultural society

multicultural education

a multicultural menu

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multiculturalism

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multiculturalist

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multiculturally

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The prospect of a multicultural America cannot mesh with the white Protestant template, and this has many white people atremble with cultural insecurity.

— john e. mcintyre, baltimoresun.com, "No longer a white Protestant nation," 30 Aug. 2017
And those from biracial families or interested in multicultural living could have the coastal areas and the big cities.

— robert king, Indianapolis Star, "Indiana white nationalist called 'the next David Duke' isn't stopping with Charlottesville," 27 Aug. 2017
San Diego Rep, a longtime champion of multicultural theater, has just announced the first edition of what’s planned to be an annual Latinx New Play Festival.

— james hebert, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego Rep rolling out first Latinx play fest," 16 Aug. 2017
The multicultural tapestry that is America must come together, acknowledge our very difficult but remarkable history.

— peter helman, Billboard, "Charlottesville Natives Dave Matthews Band Respond to Deadly Rally Attack," 13 Aug. 2017
Rather than focusing on energizing their multicultural base, however, Democrats are off chasing white unicorns.

— jamil smith, vanityfair.com, "Why the Democrats’ “Better Deal” Is Political Suicide," 11 Aug. 2017
Despite being raised by liberal-leaning parents and attending Santa Monica High School, a multicultural, liberal school, somehow Miller ended up on the path to white supremacy and has been a right-wing troll ever since.

— sydney scott, Essence.com, "Stephen Miller And His White Nationalist Views Are Being Considered To Replace Scaramucci," 7 Aug. 2017
For all the trendy talk of the salad bowl and the careerist rewards of hyping a multicultural ancestry, America still remains a melting pot of diverse races, ethnicities, and agendas.

— victor davis hanson, National Review, "The Problem of Competitive Victimhood," 3 Aug. 2017
The lyrics here, exploring a variety of multicultural holiday traditions, are a little sharper and more acerbic than the ones Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez wrote for the original film.

— vanityfair.com, "Everything You Need to Know About Disney and Pixar’s Dazzling New Slate," 14 July 2017

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First Known Use of multicultural

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: relating to or including many different cultures

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adjective mul·ti·cul·tur·al \ ˌməl-ˌtē-ˈkəl-chə-rəl \

Definition of multicultural for Students

:relating to or made up of several different cultures

a multicultural society

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