26984 words

diversity

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people:

Examples:

cultural diversity Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
ethnic diversity They see the ethnic diversity of the country as a benefit.
2
the fact that there are many different ideas or opinions about something:

Examples:

a diversity of There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.
3
the condition or fact of being different or varied; variety:

Examples:

genetic/biological diversity
a wide diversity of opinion/ideas
4
Diversity is also the mixture of races and religions that make up a group of people.
5
the fact of there being people of many different groups in society, within an organization, etc.:

Examples:

cultural/ethnic diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
6
the fact of there being many different things existing together in a group:

Examples:

There seemed to be an infinite diversity of possibilities.

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