pluralism

• Substantiv, das eine Ordnung oder ein Prinzip bezeichnet, die bzw. das Vielfalt anerkennt und berücksichtigt, etwa in sozialen, kulturellen oder religiösen Zusammenhängen, oder eine philosophische Lehre, nach der die Wirklichkeit aus einer Vielzahl grundlegender Elemente besteht.

A noun referring to a system or principle that acknowledges and accommodates diversity, such as in social, cultural, or religious contexts, or a philosophical doctrine that reality consists of multiple fundamental elements.

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1. Social diversityC1formal

   A system or principle in which different social, ethnic, racial, or religious groups coexist and are accepted within a society.

   Gesellschaftliche Vielfalt

   • Pluralism is a key feature of modern democratic societies.
   • The country's cultural pluralism is celebrated through various festivals.
   • Respect for pluralism helps reduce social tensions.

   Synonymecoexistencediversitymulticulturalism

   Antonymeconformityhomogeneityuniformity

2. Philosophical doctrineC2formal

   The philosophical view that reality is composed of multiple distinct substances or principles, rather than a single one.

   Pluralismus

   • Pluralism in philosophy rejects the idea of a single ultimate reality.
   • The debate between monism and pluralism has ancient roots.
   • William James was a prominent advocate of philosophical pluralism.

   Antonymemonism

3. Ecclesiastical practiceC2formalbritish

   The practice of holding more than one church office or benefice at the same time.

   Pluralismus (kirchlich)

   • Pluralism was common in the medieval church.
   • The bishop condemned the practice of pluralism among clergy.
   • Reforms in the 19th century aimed to reduce pluralism in the church.

   Synonymeplurality