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diversity

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The state or quality of having many different forms, types, or kinds.

    - "The diversity of cultures around the world is a source of richness and learning."
    - "The diversity of the natural world is essential for its sustainability."
  • Noun

    A lack of uniformity or consistency.

    - "Despite their shared goals, there was a surprising lack of diversity in the group's ideas."
    - "The diversity of opinions in the room led to a productive and engaging discussion."
Pronunciation
  1. /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/



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Synonyms

selection
Rhymes
Words rhyming with diversity
adversity , complexity , versality
Variants
List of all variants of diversity that leads to same result
diversities , diversity
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'diversus', meaning 'turned in a different direction'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the most diverse country in the world is Suriname, with over 10% of the population belonging to over 20 different ethnic groups?

  2. The United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated on March 21st, in recognition of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, during which 69 people were killed for protesting against apartheid in South Africa.

Related Concepts
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  1. Inclusion: The practice of ensuring that all individuals have equal access and opportunity, regardless of their differences.

  2. Multiculturalism: The promotion and celebration of diverse cultures and traditions within a society.

Quotes
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  1. Another factor in Burns' rise has been the strength and depth of Xerox's commitment to "diversity". One-third of Xerox's 3,819 executives are women and 22% are minorities.

    - Nanette Byrnes et al.,{it}Business Week{/it},8 June 2009

  2. The media flood the nation's editorial markets with testimonies to the piebald character of the American democracy jumbled together from a wonderful "diversity" of colors, creeds, and cultural dispensations, which is a swell story, but in the United States Senate not one visible to the naked eye.

    - Lewis H. Lapham,{it}Harper's{/it},March 2005

  3. Even more eccentric is the treatment of the British Empire. Stretching over three centuries and six continents, you might have expected that its extent, duration, and "diversity" would have made it immune to facile interpretation.

    - David Gilmour,{it}New York Review{/it},2 Nov. 2006

  4. The handsome creatures have hooked the interest of evolutionists and ecologists because of their dazzling "diversity" of shapes, behaviors, and feeding habits, which include nibbling the fins and scales of other fish.

    - {it}Science{/it},26 Nov. 2004

  5. Jim, a lanky, bearded 35-year-old, knows a lot about heirloom fruits and vegetables. He works with the Southern Seed Legacy in Athens, Georgia, an organization devoted to preserving the seeds of heirloom plants in order to restore some of the genetic "diversity" that industrial agriculture has eroded over the years.

    - Gary Paul Nabhan,{it}Saveur{/it},October 2009
Culture
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Diversity has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music, representing the richness and complexity of human experience. In literature, works such as James Baldwin's 'Another Country' and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah' explore the complexities of race and identity in a diverse society. In art, works such as Frida Kahlo's self-portraits and Yayoi Kusama's installations challenge traditional norms and celebrate individuality and difference. In music, genres such as world music and hip-hop reflect the diversity of global cultures and experiences.

How to Memorize "diversity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a colorful mosaic, where each piece represents a different culture or individual.
    - Visualize a group of people from different backgrounds coming together and working towards a common goal.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'diversity' with the concept of a rainbow, representing the many different colors and shades.
    - Think of the word 'diversity' as representing a rich tapestry of human experiences and perspectives.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'DIVERSITY': Differences In Values, Ethnicities, Religions, Sexualities, and Ideologies.

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