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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America was the multicultural sanctuary that took in refugees like my parents by the tens of thousands and welcomed them into our land.
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Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
John Legend and multicultural gospel choir Voices of Fire leading their own revivalist movement onstage.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
All these eclectic artifacts from across the state and across the centuries, tie together to celebrate and continue the story of Texas' rich multicultural heritage.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
John Legend and multicultural gospel choir Voices of Fire leading their own revivalist movement onstage.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
All these eclectic artifacts from across the state and across the centuries, tie together to celebrate and continue the story of Texas' rich multicultural heritage.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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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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