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Definition pluralism in American English

pluralism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈplʊrəlˌɪzəm/
1

the idea that people can and should live together without fighting, despite differences in race, religion, culture, politics, etc.

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1.1

a situation in which people of different races, religions, cultures, politics, etc. live together in a society

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2

a situation in which someone has more than one job or position, especially in a church

Definition pluralism in American English