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diversity

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/Word FrequencyCommon (5.17)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

In a Sentence

The article includes diversity to support a careful argument.

Published Usage Examples

When the multiculturalists use the word diversity they assume that immigrants will somehow maintain their traditional culture within the Western way of life and the Western value system, like an exotic exhibit of primitive carving in a smart new museum.

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Origin

From Latin 'diversitas', meaning 'difference'.

Common Phrases

. diversitywithin diversityamong diversitydiversity culturaldiversity greatdiversity biologicaldiversity genetic

Poetry examples for diversity

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