pluralism
noun
plu·ral·ism
ˈplu̇r-ə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: the holding of two or more offices or positions (such as benefices) at the same time
2
: the quality or state of being plural
3
a
: a theory that there are more than one or more than two kinds of ultimate reality
b
: a theory that reality is composed of a plurality of entities
4
a
: a state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization
b
: a concept, doctrine, or policy advocating this state
Examples of pluralism in a Sentence
He spoke of the benefits of cultural pluralism.
She's a champion of pluralism.
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By rejecting pluralism and promoting a unifying ideology centered on Shiite Islam and Persian identity, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini marginalized non-Persian and non-Shiite groups.
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
In the absence of consistent U.S. engagement, Malaysia and its neighbors are pursuing strategic pluralism that reflects a multipolar world.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
But the concept of pluralism, along with the hope to embed it in a democratic process, has been around for quite a while.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The two clauses are foundational to the American ideal of religious pluralism, but they are also often described as being in tension with one another.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
In the absence of consistent U.S. engagement, Malaysia and its neighbors are pursuing strategic pluralism that reflects a multipolar world.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
But the concept of pluralism, along with the hope to embed it in a democratic process, has been around for quite a while.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The two clauses are foundational to the American ideal of religious pluralism, but they are also often described as being in tension with one another.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pluralism
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“Pluralism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pluralism. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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