plu·ral·ism (pl r  -l z m)n. 1. The condition of being multiple or plural. 2. a. A condition in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups are present and tolerated within a society. b. The belief that such a condition is desirable or socially beneficial. 3. Ecclesiastical The holding by one person of two or more positions or offices, especially two or more ecclesiastical benefices, at the same time. 4. Philosophy a. The doctrine that reality is composed of many ultimate substances. b. The belief that no single explanatory system or view of reality can account for all the phenomena of life. |
pluralism [ˈplʊərəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the holding by a single person of more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office
2. (Sociology) Sociol a theory of society as several autonomous but interdependent groups which either share power or continuously compete for power
3. (Sociology) the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions, etc.
4. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a theory that views the power of employers as being balanced by the power of trade unions in industrial relations such that the interests of both sides can be catered for
5. (Philosophy) Philosophy
a. the metaphysical doctrine that reality consists of more than two basic types of substance Compare monism [1] dualism [2]
b. the metaphysical doctrine that reality consists of independent entities rather than one unchanging whole Compare monism [1] absolutism [2b]
pluralist n & adj
pluralistic adj
pluralism
1. Ecclesiastic. the holding of two or more church offices by a single person.
2. the state or condition of a common civilization in which various ethnic, racial, or religious groups are free to participate in and develop their common cultures.
3. a policy or principle supporting such cultural plurality. — pluralist, n. — pluralistic, adj.
See also: Politics2. the state or condition of a common civilization in which various ethnic, racial, or religious groups are free to participate in and develop their common cultures.
3. a policy or principle supporting such cultural plurality. — pluralist, n. — pluralistic, adj.
1. a theory positing more than one principle or basic substance as the ground of reality. Cf. dualism, monism.
2. a theory that reality consists, not of an organic whole, but of two or more independent material or spiritual entities. — pluralist, n. — pluralistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy
2. a theory that reality consists, not of an organic whole, but of two or more independent material or spiritual entities. — pluralist, n. — pluralistic, adj.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | pluralism - a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure - the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; "the social organization of England and America is very different"; "sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family" |
| 2. | pluralism - the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school monism - the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element | |
| 3. | pluralism - the practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time |
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