DIVERSITY Definition & Meaning

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diversity

[ dih-vur-si-tee, dahy- ]

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noun

plural diversities.

the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness:
diversity of opinion.
Antonyms: , ,
variety; multiformity.
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Antonyms:
1. the spectrum of individual differences and the corresponding group memberships and identities that human beings have in society:
  A functioning multicultural society celebrates the diversity of its people, but diversity can also be problematic for the maintenance of a cohesive national identity.
2. the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.:
  an initiative to increase diversity in the workplace.
a point of difference.

diversity

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noun

the state or quality of being different or varied
a point of difference
logic the relation that holds between two entities when and only when they are not identical; the property of being numerically distinct

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of diversity¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English diversite, from Anglo-French, from Latin ��ī��; diverse, -ity

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“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.

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In early February, Trump’s appointees at the Education Department reviewed pending grants aiming to end funding for “discriminatory practices, including in the form of DEI,” or diversity, equity and inclusion.

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“So you can choose things that matter to you, diversity and leadership or carbon footprint to show you how your portfolio aligns with the values, or what alternatives there could be,” Hartvigsen said.

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Hurley’s talents were manifold — he designed and illustrated most of his charming hand-drawn album art, and learned a diversity of instruments including banjo and fiddle.

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Numerous institutions have eliminated or scaled back their diversity, equality and inclusion policies, now that the Trump administration has taken direct aim at DEI programs.

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