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pluralism
[ ploor-uh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- Philosophy.
- a theory that there is more than one basic substance or principle. Compare dualism ( def 2 ), monism ( def 1a ).
- a theory that reality consists of two or more independent elements.
- Ecclesiastical.
- the holding by one person of two or more offices at the same time.
- Sociology. cultural pluralism.
- state or quality of being plural.
pluralism
/ ˈʊəəˌɪə /
noun
- the holding by a single person of more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office
- sociol a theory of society as several autonomous but interdependent groups which either share power or continuously compete for power
- the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions, etc
- a theory that views the power of employers as being balanced by the power of trade unions in industrial relations such that the interests of both sides can be catered for
- philosophy
- the metaphysical doctrine that reality consists of independent entities rather than one unchanging whole Compare monism absolutism
pluralism
- A conviction that various religious, ethnic, racial, and political groups should be allowed to thrive in a single society. In metaphysics , pluralism can also mean an alternative to dualism and monism . A pluralist asserts that there are more than two kinds of principles, whereas the dualist maintains there are only two and a monist only one.
Derived Forms
- ˈܰ, nounadjective
- ˌܰˈپ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ·· noun adjective
- ···پ [pl, oo, r-, uh, -, lis, -tik], adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of pluralism1
Example Sentences
The access was tied to a number of conditions including free market policies, labour and human rights and political pluralism.
Both reflect a deep discomfort with pluralism, autonomy and shared power.
The book talks about the difference between Israel Zangwill, who exalted the “melting pot” as the ideal, and Horace Kallen, who coined the term “pluralism” as an alternative.
Running on the noxious fumes of Christian nationalism, they are following the script of authoritarian regimes by beginning their fight against pluralism and elementary freedom by attacking what they perceive as an easy target.
Part of this real security also means nurturing and protecting pluralism and multiracial democracy so that the American Dream is real on both sides of the color line, which makes America stronger and more prosperous.
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