pluralism
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Definition & Meaning of "pluralism"in English

Pluralism
01

the practice of holding multiple church offices or benefices simultaneously

Examples
The bishop was criticized for pluralism, overseeing three parishes at once.
02

a philosophical doctrine that reality is composed of multiple fundamental substances or elements

Examples
Ancient Greek philosophers debated pluralism versus monism.
03

a social or political system in which multiple racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist and are tolerated

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