diversity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The state of having many different kinds of people or things together.

   The city is famous for the diversity of its food and cultures.

2. 2
   noun

   A range of different types or examples.

   The album moves through a wonderful diversity of musical styles.

3. 3
   noun

   The practice of including people of different races, genders, and backgrounds.

   The company has new programs to promote diversity in hiring.

From Middle English diversite, from Old French diversité, from Latin dīversitās, equivalent to diverse + -ity. Displaced native Old English mislīcnes.

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