French word

multiculturalisme

Pronunciation

IPA/myltikyltyʁalizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmulticulturalism

Example

Le multiculturalisme est un sujet de débat.

Multiculturalism is a topic of debate.

Illustration for multiculturalisme (multiculturalism)

More examples

Beaucoup de villes cherchent à promouvoir le multiculturalisme.

Many cities seek to promote multiculturalism.

Core concept

A shared civic space where several cultural traditions are publicly recognized and valued.

Common phrases

  • promouvoir le multiculturalisme

    promote multiculturalism

  • les effets du multiculturalisme

    the effects of multiculturalism

Similar words

diversité culturelle: The existence of diverse cultures and traditions in a society.
interculturalité: A state of exchange and mutual understanding among people from different cultures.
intégration: The process of adjusting to a new society's norms and customs and joining its community.

Definition in French

Attitude sociale et politique favorisant la reconnaissance et la valorisation de cultures différentes au sein d'une communauté.

Word origin

French multiculturalisme is formed from multi-, culture, and the suffix -isme, following the international vocabulary that spread in the twentieth century.

Usage tips

  • Multiculturalisme is a masculine noun, so its standard definite form is le multiculturalisme.

Opposites

  • assimilationassimilationnoun

Related words

  • multiculturelmulticulturaladjective
  • multiculturalistemulticulturalistadjective

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