pluralist

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который одновременно занимает несколько должностей или бенефициев, или философа, отвергающего единое объяснение природных явлений, или сторонника сосуществования различных этнических, культурных или религиозных групп в обществе.

A noun referring to a person who holds multiple positions or benefices simultaneously, or a philosopher who rejects a single explanation for natural phenomena, or an advocate for the coexistence of diverse ethnic, cultural, or religious groups in society.

1. Holder of multiple church positionsC2formalbritish

   A member of the clergy who simultaneously holds more than one ecclesiastical office or benefice.

   Множественный должностной держатель

   • The bishop accused the priest of being a pluralist, as he managed three parishes.
   • In medieval times, a pluralist could accumulate significant wealth from multiple benefices.
   • The reform movement sought to limit the power of pluralists within the church.

2. Advocate of multiple explanationsC1formalscientific

   A philosopher who argues that no single principle or cause can explain all natural phenomena, and that multiple explanations are necessary.

   Сторонник множественности объяснений

   • As a pluralist, she rejected monist theories in favor of a more complex view of reality.
   • The philosopher was known as a pluralist, believing that both material and mental causes shape the world.
   • Pluralists in science argue that different levels of analysis are needed to understand complex systems.

3. Supporter of societal diversityB2formalpolitical

   A person who believes that different ethnic, cultural, or religious groups can coexist peacefully and equally within a single society.

   Сторонник разнообразия

   • As a committed pluralist, she advocated for policies that respect all cultural traditions.
   • The politician presented himself as a pluralist, promoting unity among diverse communities.
   • Pluralists argue that diversity strengthens society rather than dividing it.