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the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can co-exist peacefully and equitably in a single country

the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can co-exist peacefully and equitably in a single country

Coexistence of numerous distinct ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural groups within one social unit, organization, or population. (From American Heritage Dictionary, 2d college ed., 1982, p955)

Cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and religious differences having legal, political, and social recognition willingly promoted by celebrating human diversity.