multicultural

adjective

Definition of multiculturalnext
as in international
relating to or including many different cultures a multicultural society

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Recent Examples of multicultural Urbanworld was founded in 1997 by Stacy Spikes as a space to champion established and emerging multicultural storytellers; three decades later, Spikes remains committed to that mission. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 The event kicked off with multicultural music by Native American, Korean and West African drum ensembles. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 The mass cookout came on Heritage Day, a national holiday where people in multiracial and multicultural South Africa are encouraged to show off and celebrate their own specific heritage. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Ramsay also emphasized the importance of multicultural awareness as a young chef, such as learning a second or third language and the history of different regions. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multicultural
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international
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  • The move gives Victoria House access to Gersh’s international talent network and opportunities to explore new financing and co-production partnerships, while preserving the Spanish company’s creative independence.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Add us as a Google Preferred Source With plans to open more retail locations, venture into international markets and broaden its product offerings, Coniglio Palm Beach is poised for further growth.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multicultural. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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