pluralism
pronunciation
How to pronounce pluralism in British English:
UK [ˈplʊərəlɪzəm]
How to pronounce pluralism in American English:
US [ˈplʊrəlɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements
Word Origin
- pluralism (n.)
- 1818, as a term in church administration, from plural + -ism. Attested from 1882 as a term in philosophy for a theory which recognizes more than one ultimate principle. In political science, attested from 1919 (in Harold J. Laski) in sense "theory which opposes monolithic state power." General sense of "toleration of diversity within a society or state" is from 1933. Related: Pluralist (1620s, in the church sense); pluralistic.
Example
- 1. But democratic pluralism does not guarantee foresight , either .
- 2. What was shocking was the failure of disciplined pluralism .
- 3. History is on the side of political pluralism .
- 4. As well as preaching pluralism , the old state-backed outfits should practise it too .
- 5. Mr cameron is now rehearsing the language of human dignity and political pluralism .