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diversity

noun

di·​ver·​si·​ty də-ˈvər-sə-tē How to pronounce diversity (audio)
dī-
plural diversities
1
: the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety
especially : the inclusion of people of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a), cultures, etc. in a group or organization
programs intended to promote diversity in schools
2
: an instance of being composed of differing elements or qualities : an instance of being diverse
a diversity of opinion

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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., Business Week, 8 June 2009 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, Saveur, October 2009 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, New York Review, 2 Nov. 2006 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, Harper's, March 2005 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. Science, 26 Nov. 2004 The island has more diversity in plant life than other islands nearby. The city is known for its cultural diversity. The school aims for diversity in its student population. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Sajet and Piazza also discuss the history of inclusion and diversity on the U.S. postage stamp and how honoring women or people of color has grown from a trickle to a stream. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 Though more companies have at least figured out how to approach diversity and inclusion, equity appears to fall on the back burner at times. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Blacks in Green is withholding its support of the bill until the relevant labor unions provide a structured plan for racial diversity and inclusion, complete with metrics, accountability and timetables, Davis said. Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 There are also reports that some hospitals are failing to live up to their diversity and inclusion claims, sources told ESSENCE. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 2 Sep. 2022 The organization also has strengthened its commitment to diversity and inclusion by incorporating more nonwhite performers in its lineup. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 By emphasizing diversity and inclusion in these institutions and allowing rushing to be an engaging and rewarding experience, Greek life can actually make for better campuses. WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The gathering, a fundraiser for TIFF’s diversity and inclusion efforts, will take place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Sept. 11, during the 47th edition of the film festival. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 Twenty-eight years later, a survey of global CEOs revealed that only 64 percent had diversity and inclusion strategies. Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dyversite "difference, separateness, variety," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French diverseté, diversité, borrowed from Latin dīversitāt-, dīversitās "separateness, condition of being different, difference of opinion," from dīversus "turned in different directions, situated apart, differing" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at diverse

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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