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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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 Red at 28th Red at 28th, a multicultural bar, hookah and literary lounge in Dilworth, is officially closed. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026 Highlights include live music, multicultural performances, Aztec and Native American drum and dance, Sankoh and the Rockaway Kings, Sol Remedy, Fre3sty13 and guest speakers along with vendors. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 Cabello, who grew up in Miami after immigrating from Cuba at a young age, has frequently credited the city's multicultural heartbeat for shaping her identity and sound. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 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 26 Jan. 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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