Diversity
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/
Definitions
The condition of having or being composed of differing elements; variety.
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/
The state of being diverse; variety.
The school celebrated its cultural diversity with an international festival.
💡 Simply: Imagine a classroom with kids from all over the world, who have different cultures, languages, and ideas. That's diversity! It means having lots of different kinds of people or things in the same place.
👶 For kids: Having lots of different kinds of things or people.
More Examples
The city is known for its diversity of restaurants and cuisines.
We need to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
How It's Used
"Cultural diversity is a significant feature of many modern societies."
"Companies are increasingly focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace."
"Biodiversity is crucial for the health and resilience of ecosystems."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Embrace diversity
To accept and appreciate the differences between people and things.
"The company encourages employees to embrace diversity and value different perspectives."
Diversity of thought
A range of different opinions and perspectives.
"A company should encourage diversity of thought to avoid groupthink and promote creative problem-solving."
From Latin *dīversitās*, from *dīversus* meaning 'different' or 'turned in different directions'. It entered English in the 14th century.
The word 'diversity' has been used since the 14th century and initially referred to the state of being different or various.
Memory tip
Think of a vibrant garden with many different plants and flowers. Diversity is like that, where different things exist together.
Word Origin
"different, turned in different directions"