Definition and Synonyms for Pluralism

Definition of Pluralism

1. A social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated Noun
2. The doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements Noun
3. The practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time Noun

pluralistic
Adjective
derivation
2
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism
2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism
monism
Noun
antonym
1
1. the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
pluralist
Noun
derivation
3
1. a cleric who holds more than one benefice at a time
2. a philosopher who believes that no single explanation can account for all the phenomena of nature
3. someone who believes that distinct ethnic or cultural or religious groups can exist together in society

Words Rhyme with pluralism

Etymology for pluralism