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Pluralism
01
the practice of holding multiple church offices or benefices simultaneously
Examples
The bishop was criticized for pluralism, overseeing three parishes at once.
Pluralism often led to absentee clergy in medieval Europe.
02
a philosophical doctrine that reality is composed of multiple fundamental substances or elements
Examples
Ancient Greek philosophers debated pluralism versus monism.
Pluralism in metaphysics rejects the idea of a single ultimate substance.
03
a social or political system in which multiple racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist and are tolerated
Examples
Modern democracies often embrace pluralism to protect minority rights.
Pluralism encourages cultural diversity within a unified society.
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