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diversité

diversity, variety

noun dee-vehr-see-TEH Rare
People & Society Values

Origin: Latin 'diversitas' (difference)

Usage Note

Diversité is used both in everyday speech ('a variety of options') and in political/social discourse ('diversity and inclusion'). The adjective divers/diverse and the verb diversifier share the same root. In French administrative language, la diversité often specifically refers to ethnic and cultural representation.

Examples

"La diversité culturelle enrichit notre société."

Natural Translation

Cultural diversity enriches our society.

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