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diversity
[ dih-vur-si-tee, dahy- ]
noun
- the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness:
diversity of opinion.
Antonyms: , ,
- variety; multiformity.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- 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.
- 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
/ 岹ɪˈɜːɪɪ /
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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of diversity1
Example Sentences
California, along with two other states that dared mention diversity and equity in their grant applications, will be especially hard hit.
One found a dramatic drop in bird and mammal diversity in forests.
California’s latest lawsuit, challenging the Trump administration’s threat to revoke federal funding from schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, was just filed Friday.
She went on to be a High Court Master - judges who often manage complex, expensive cases - and was publicly promoted as a symbol of the modern judiciary's diversity.
Like other workers, Espinoza said, he’s seen a culture shift within tech companies, which have moved away from efforts to promote diversity.
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