multicultural

adjective

mul·​ti·​cul·​tur·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
-ˌtī-,
-ˈkəl-chə- How to pronounce multicultural (audio)
: 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

Examples of multicultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
When there are Black professionals on the team (often just one) they’re typically only consulted for multicultural initiatives. Lyric Christian, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025 Created by Elise McCredie and Jude Troy, the show promises a captivating blend of drama and comedy, highlighting the unique challenges and stories within the multicultural melting pot of an airport. John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025 In multicultural cities like Toronto and Montreal, AI systems offer a distinct advantage with their multilingual capabilities, enabling smoother communication with diverse clientele and enhancing the overall customer experience. Karl Moore, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Listen to this article A multicultural choir will give a performance designed to promote unity and diversity at the First Congregational Church of Ramona on Sunday, Feb. 23. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multicultural

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multicultural was in 1935

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Multicultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multicultural. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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 noun

More from Merriam-Webster on multicultural

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!