pluralism

• 指承认并尊重多样性、多元性的原则或体系，常用于社会、文化、宗教或政治语境；也指认为现实由多种基本元素构成的哲学学说。

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.

   社会多元主义

   • 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.

   同义词coexistencediversitymulticulturalism

   反义词conformityhomogeneityuniformity

2. Philosophical doctrineC2formal

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

   多元论

   • 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.

   反义词monism

3. Ecclesiastical practiceC2formalbritish

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

   兼职圣职

   • 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.

   同义词plurality