Definition of multicultural
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures a multicultural society multicultural education a multicultural menu
multiculturalist
\-rə-list\ noun or adjectivemulticulturally
\-rə-lē\ adverbExplore Merriam-Webster
Recent Examples of multicultural from the Web
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A gap has already opened up between the younger, multicultural new arrivals and the mostly white homeowners near the city’s old center.
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This summer, the annual Starlite Marbella Festival held at the natural amphitheater, presents a multicultural offering of fashion meets music meets gastronomy.
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A sweet, well-meaning Southern kid walks onto the campus of UC Berkeley and forges a multicultural-friend group with other college misfits.
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More recently Eastern Market has taken on a multicultural vibe, with gallery spaces and loft living for artists and others seeking a bit of edge in their downtown lifestyle.
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Line dancing, tap dancing, square dancing and multicultural dance are also offered.
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The internet may quibble over the historical accuracy of such a multicultural Verona.
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Soulfrito, a play on the word sofrito - a staple of Caribbean cooking - first started in Miami in 2002, and it was aimed at young multicultural Latinos.
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At the turn of the century, the United States is the closest thing the world has to a workable multicultural society.
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First Known Use of multicultural
1935
MULTICULTURAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: relating to or including many different cultures
MULTICULTURAL Defined for Kids
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: relating to or made up of several different cultures a multicultural society
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