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Multicultural Society

Definition

A multicultural society refers to a community or nation that consists of diverse cultural groups, including different ethnicities, religions, languages, and traditions.

Related terms

Cultural Pluralism: Cultural pluralism is when diverse cultural groups coexist within a society while maintaining their distinct identities and practices.

Assimilation: Assimilation is the process in which individuals from different cultural backgrounds adopt the customs, values, and behaviors of the dominant culture.

Integration: Integration refers to the process of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds coming together to form a cohesive society while still respecting each other's differences.

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