multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ˌtī-, 
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
Synonyms of multiculturalnext
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multicultural education
a multicultural menu
multiculturally
ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rə-lē, 
-ˌtī-, 
-ˈkəl-chə-
adverb

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She’s represented by Port City Models and has walked in multicultural fashion shows — a different résumé from former Miss Universe contestant Martínez Fournier or New York runway model Tinsley. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 His view on cross-border storytelling was shared across the panel as multilingual and multicultural filmmaking opens more paths to audiences. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 For a lot of people that aren’t familiar with the North [Atlanta area], that’s probably the most multicultural part. — Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Chef Heros de Agostinis has turned this 27-seater into a destination in its own right, serving exciting yet accessible plates inspired by the hotel’s location near the multicultural Esquilino neighborhood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multicultural

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multicultural was in 1935

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“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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multicultural

adjective
mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-ti-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio) -ˌtī- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ə-rəl
: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures
a multicultural society
multiculturalism
-rə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
noun

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