pluralist

CEFRC1

/ˈplʊrəlist/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who supports the existence of different groups or beliefs.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An advocate of pluralism (in all senses)

Examples

  • He is a dedicated pluralist who values diverse perspectives.

  • The society values a pluralist approach to religious beliefs.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Of, or related to pluralism.

  2. A person who holds multiple offices, especially a clergyman who holds more than one ecclesiastical benefice.

More examples

In context

  • The university promotes a pluralist approach to education.

  • In addition, a more pluralist system in a large diverse democracy should foster aggregation, compromise, and tolerance.

  • Her book includes an incisive discussion of misogyny on the New Right. [Laura K.] Field notes how “gynocracy” and “the longhouse” have become overwrought MAGA epithets for an unbearably feminized and pluralist society.

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Origin

noun

From plural + -ist.