Definition of pluralism in English:

pluralism

noun ˈplʊər(ə)lɪz(ə)mˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm

mass noun

1A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.
多元化；多元制
Example sentencesExamples
- Yet religious pluralism is unavoidable because of the ineffability or complexity of God.
- Postmodernist beliefs therefore tend to a multiculturalist pluralism and relativism.
- Tribal governments are, very often, collectivist in their economics, allowing little space for internal pluralism of news media or business enterprises.
- Instead, pluralism sees many minorities vying with one another in different policy areas.
- Other religious groups representing Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, had also raised similar concerns, saying the existing article protects pluralism in Indonesia.
- Yesterday's decision also undermines one of the public school system's most important functions: teaching democracy and pluralism.
- Genuine respect for ‘otherness’ entails much more than modern religious pluralism can deliver.
- Social pluralism requires us to recognize all affected stakeholder interests, especially the interests of those whose welfare is at risk.
- The crisis raises serious questions of the ethics of democratic co-existence and religious pluralism vis-a-vis the state.
- One thing is on the side of pluralism, however-the country's longstanding constitutional principles that affirm equality and social justice for all.
- Traditionally, of course, pluralism in religious matters was deemed a sign of impiety and indifference to God's truth.
- "Our society has shifted so much toward pluralism in terms of politics, culture and religion among other things that we cannot know what the truth is.
- There is also a growing freedom of expression, pluralism and a free press which is much wider than it was a few years ago.
- Even discussing theology and religion is a new phenomenon that emerged only in the conditions of religious pluralism.
- From this standpoint, religion is a good thing as long as it embraces pluralism and tolerates moral ambiguity, but intense and exclusive forms of religion are a menace to the free society.
- Modern societies are said to be characterized by deep diversity and cultural pluralism.
- We live in the days of pluralism, when all faiths and religions are of equal worth.
- Second is the value and strength of pluralism, based on a concept of legitimate difference.
- It's a university which is committed to pluralism, a university in which you've got Arab and Jewish students, a university which is committed to the pursuit of peace.
- Perhaps the most evident aspect of post-modernism when some attempt to apply it to Christianity is the emphasis on this cultural pluralism as the defining principle of faith in practice.
1. 1.1 A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties.
  多党论；多党制
  Example sentencesExamples
  Politically, civil society relies on the separation of powers, political pluralism and public access to state and public affairs.
  The mushrooming of political parties, syndicates, and newspapers signals a nascent political pluralism upon which democracy can be built.
  Influenced by emerging national movements and demands for political pluralism, Slovenia held its first party elections in 1990.
  We want to allow political pluralism, but when we adopt a program, we want our members to rally behind it.
  Everyone wants democracy, respect of human rights, political pluralism, freedom of the press, and a general amnesty to be issued.
  Yet, given more time, the halting experiment with political pluralism might have evolved in a more positive direction.
  The exclusion of such parties from our electoral system undermines our claim to political pluralism.
  If it becomes a democracy and political pluralism would flourish, the economy would flourish in the region, and then we can go about having regional peace and stability.
  Political pluralism also tends to exercise some moderation or restraint on unbridled nationalism.
  Jones also underlines the importance of political pluralism, the rule of law (equality before the law) and a free press for sustained intensive growth.
  What our children should learn from the study of history is the importance of institutions that sustain the principles of human rights, the rule of law, and political pluralism.
  The ideal of national unity informed political speech, but the diversity of populations called for guarantees of political pluralism and for economic integration.
  We have a story of freedom, pluralism and a dynamic economy that is worth telling.
  Of course, all of this is addressed in the broader context of religious pluralism in the American political system.
  ‘I already proposed that the they should revert to the coalition principle of four or five parties where pluralism is clearly felt,’ he said.
  Also it was argued that state funding of parties would promote political pluralism.
2. 1.2 A theory or system of devolution and autonomy for individual bodies in preference to monolithic state control.
  （不选择大一统国家控制的）个体放权自治论；个体放权自治制
  Example sentencesExamples
  The old liberal pluralism holds that each of us has rights as an individual: this is the idea that has animated social progress for generations.
  He preached pluralism, by which he meant the autonomy of organizations such as broadcasting bodies, parties, and trade unions, while affirming the need for a strong centralized state.
  I admire the pluralism of postmodern cities that arises from the personal autonomy that comes with privatized beliefs-but that is not possible and will not be possible for most of the world.
3. 1.3 A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions.
  多元文化社会
4. 1.4Philosophy A theory or system that recognizes more than one ultimate principle.
  〔哲〕多元论；多元制。比较MONISM
  Compare with monism
  Example sentencesExamples
  Both suggest the need for pluralism - recognizing the diverse knowledges and interests involved.
  The major finding was the desire for methodological pluralism, even among mainstream faculty.
  Philosophically, pluralism rests on the assumption that ultimate reality is many, multiple, that is, more than one or two.
  Pluralism is a competency, not just mere subjective relativism, but ethical pluralism.
  Philosophical pluralism is the rejection of truth for it reckons that every opinion, standard and value is relative, and men must not criticise anyone else's morality or religion.
2The practice of holding more than one ecclesiastical office at a time.
（教会）兼职
Example sentencesExamples
- On the other hand, politicians have been markedly reluctant to reduce pluralism in office holding, which is largely responsible for establishing them as a caste.

Definition of pluralism in US English:

pluralism

nounˈplʊrəˌlɪzəmˈplo͝orəˌlizəm

1A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.
多元化；多元制
Example sentencesExamples
- Perhaps the most evident aspect of post-modernism when some attempt to apply it to Christianity is the emphasis on this cultural pluralism as the defining principle of faith in practice.
- Yet religious pluralism is unavoidable because of the ineffability or complexity of God.
- Yesterday's decision also undermines one of the public school system's most important functions: teaching democracy and pluralism.
- Modern societies are said to be characterized by deep diversity and cultural pluralism.
- The crisis raises serious questions of the ethics of democratic co-existence and religious pluralism vis-a-vis the state.
- Postmodernist beliefs therefore tend to a multiculturalist pluralism and relativism.
- We live in the days of pluralism, when all faiths and religions are of equal worth.
- Instead, pluralism sees many minorities vying with one another in different policy areas.
- Traditionally, of course, pluralism in religious matters was deemed a sign of impiety and indifference to God's truth.
- From this standpoint, religion is a good thing as long as it embraces pluralism and tolerates moral ambiguity, but intense and exclusive forms of religion are a menace to the free society.
- Second is the value and strength of pluralism, based on a concept of legitimate difference.
- "Our society has shifted so much toward pluralism in terms of politics, culture and religion among other things that we cannot know what the truth is.
- Tribal governments are, very often, collectivist in their economics, allowing little space for internal pluralism of news media or business enterprises.
- Genuine respect for ‘otherness’ entails much more than modern religious pluralism can deliver.
- It's a university which is committed to pluralism, a university in which you've got Arab and Jewish students, a university which is committed to the pursuit of peace.
- There is also a growing freedom of expression, pluralism and a free press which is much wider than it was a few years ago.
- Social pluralism requires us to recognize all affected stakeholder interests, especially the interests of those whose welfare is at risk.
- One thing is on the side of pluralism, however-the country's longstanding constitutional principles that affirm equality and social justice for all.
- Other religious groups representing Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, had also raised similar concerns, saying the existing article protects pluralism in Indonesia.
- Even discussing theology and religion is a new phenomenon that emerged only in the conditions of religious pluralism.
1. 1.1 A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties.
  多党论；多党制
  Example sentencesExamples
  We want to allow political pluralism, but when we adopt a program, we want our members to rally behind it.
  Political pluralism also tends to exercise some moderation or restraint on unbridled nationalism.
  Also it was argued that state funding of parties would promote political pluralism.
  What our children should learn from the study of history is the importance of institutions that sustain the principles of human rights, the rule of law, and political pluralism.
  The exclusion of such parties from our electoral system undermines our claim to political pluralism.
  Jones also underlines the importance of political pluralism, the rule of law (equality before the law) and a free press for sustained intensive growth.
  The ideal of national unity informed political speech, but the diversity of populations called for guarantees of political pluralism and for economic integration.
  The mushrooming of political parties, syndicates, and newspapers signals a nascent political pluralism upon which democracy can be built.
  Of course, all of this is addressed in the broader context of religious pluralism in the American political system.
  We have a story of freedom, pluralism and a dynamic economy that is worth telling.
  If it becomes a democracy and political pluralism would flourish, the economy would flourish in the region, and then we can go about having regional peace and stability.
  ‘I already proposed that the they should revert to the coalition principle of four or five parties where pluralism is clearly felt,’ he said.
  Yet, given more time, the halting experiment with political pluralism might have evolved in a more positive direction.
  Influenced by emerging national movements and demands for political pluralism, Slovenia held its first party elections in 1990.
  Everyone wants democracy, respect of human rights, political pluralism, freedom of the press, and a general amnesty to be issued.
  Politically, civil society relies on the separation of powers, political pluralism and public access to state and public affairs.
2. 1.2 A theory or system of devolution and autonomy for individual bodies in preference to monolithic state control.
  （不选择大一统国家控制的）个体放权自治论；个体放权自治制
  Example sentencesExamples
  I admire the pluralism of postmodern cities that arises from the personal autonomy that comes with privatized beliefs-but that is not possible and will not be possible for most of the world.
  The old liberal pluralism holds that each of us has rights as an individual: this is the idea that has animated social progress for generations.
  He preached pluralism, by which he meant the autonomy of organizations such as broadcasting bodies, parties, and trade unions, while affirming the need for a strong centralized state.
3. 1.3 A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions.
  多元文化社会
4. 1.4Philosophy A theory or system that recognizes more than one ultimate principle.
  〔哲〕多元论；多元制。比较MONISM
  Compare with monism
  Example sentencesExamples
  The major finding was the desire for methodological pluralism, even among mainstream faculty.
  Philosophically, pluralism rests on the assumption that ultimate reality is many, multiple, that is, more than one or two.
  Both suggest the need for pluralism - recognizing the diverse knowledges and interests involved.
  Philosophical pluralism is the rejection of truth for it reckons that every opinion, standard and value is relative, and men must not criticise anyone else's morality or religion.
  Pluralism is a competency, not just mere subjective relativism, but ethical pluralism.
2The practice of holding more than one office or church benefice at a time.
（教会）兼职
Example sentencesExamples
- On the other hand, politicians have been markedly reluctant to reduce pluralism in office holding, which is largely responsible for establishing them as a caste.

单词	pluralism
释义	Definition of pluralism in English: pluralism noun ˈplʊər(ə)lɪz(ə)mˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm mass noun 1A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist. 多元化；多元制 Example sentencesExamples Yet religious pluralism is unavoidable because of the ineffability or complexity of God. Postmodernist beliefs therefore tend to a multiculturalist pluralism and relativism. Tribal governments are, very often, collectivist in their economics, allowing little space for internal pluralism of news media or business enterprises. Instead, pluralism sees many minorities vying with one another in different policy areas. Other religious groups representing Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, had also raised similar concerns, saying the existing article protects pluralism in Indonesia. Yesterday's decision also undermines one of the public school system's most important functions: teaching democracy and pluralism. Genuine respect for ‘otherness’ entails much more than modern religious pluralism can deliver. Social pluralism requires us to recognize all affected stakeholder interests, especially the interests of those whose welfare is at risk. The crisis raises serious questions of the ethics of democratic co-existence and religious pluralism vis-a-vis the state. One thing is on the side of pluralism, however-the country's longstanding constitutional principles that affirm equality and social justice for all. Traditionally, of course, pluralism in religious matters was deemed a sign of impiety and indifference to God's truth. "Our society has shifted so much toward pluralism in terms of politics, culture and religion among other things that we cannot know what the truth is. There is also a growing freedom of expression, pluralism and a free press which is much wider than it was a few years ago. Even discussing theology and religion is a new phenomenon that emerged only in the conditions of religious pluralism. From this standpoint, religion is a good thing as long as it embraces pluralism and tolerates moral ambiguity, but intense and exclusive forms of religion are a menace to the free society. Modern societies are said to be characterized by deep diversity and cultural pluralism. We live in the days of pluralism, when all faiths and religions are of equal worth. Second is the value and strength of pluralism, based on a concept of legitimate difference. It's a university which is committed to pluralism, a university in which you've got Arab and Jewish students, a university which is committed to the pursuit of peace. Perhaps the most evident aspect of post-modernism when some attempt to apply it to Christianity is the emphasis on this cultural pluralism as the defining principle of faith in practice. 1.1 A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties. 多党论；多党制 Example sentencesExamples Politically, civil society relies on the separation of powers, political pluralism and public access to state and public affairs. The mushrooming of political parties, syndicates, and newspapers signals a nascent political pluralism upon which democracy can be built. Influenced by emerging national movements and demands for political pluralism, Slovenia held its first party elections in 1990. We want to allow political pluralism, but when we adopt a program, we want our members to rally behind it. Everyone wants democracy, respect of human rights, political pluralism, freedom of the press, and a general amnesty to be issued. Yet, given more time, the halting experiment with political pluralism might have evolved in a more positive direction. The exclusion of such parties from our electoral system undermines our claim to political pluralism. If it becomes a democracy and political pluralism would flourish, the economy would flourish in the region, and then we can go about having regional peace and stability. Political pluralism also tends to exercise some moderation or restraint on unbridled nationalism. Jones also underlines the importance of political pluralism, the rule of law (equality before the law) and a free press for sustained intensive growth. What our children should learn from the study of history is the importance of institutions that sustain the principles of human rights, the rule of law, and political pluralism. The ideal of national unity informed political speech, but the diversity of populations called for guarantees of political pluralism and for economic integration. We have a story of freedom, pluralism and a dynamic economy that is worth telling. Of course, all of this is addressed in the broader context of religious pluralism in the American political system. ‘I already proposed that the they should revert to the coalition principle of four or five parties where pluralism is clearly felt,’ he said. Also it was argued that state funding of parties would promote political pluralism. 1.2 A theory or system of devolution and autonomy for individual bodies in preference to monolithic state control. （不选择大一统国家控制的）个体放权自治论；个体放权自治制 Example sentencesExamples The old liberal pluralism holds that each of us has rights as an individual: this is the idea that has animated social progress for generations. He preached pluralism, by which he meant the autonomy of organizations such as broadcasting bodies, parties, and trade unions, while affirming the need for a strong centralized state. I admire the pluralism of postmodern cities that arises from the personal autonomy that comes with privatized beliefs-but that is not possible and will not be possible for most of the world. 1.3 A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions. 多元文化社会 1.4Philosophy A theory or system that recognizes more than one ultimate principle. 〔哲〕多元论；多元制。比较MONISM Compare with monism Example sentencesExamples Both suggest the need for pluralism - recognizing the diverse knowledges and interests involved. The major finding was the desire for methodological pluralism, even among mainstream faculty. Philosophically, pluralism rests on the assumption that ultimate reality is many, multiple, that is, more than one or two. Pluralism is a competency, not just mere subjective relativism, but ethical pluralism. Philosophical pluralism is the rejection of truth for it reckons that every opinion, standard and value is relative, and men must not criticise anyone else's morality or religion. 2The practice of holding more than one ecclesiastical office at a time. （教会）兼职 Example sentencesExamples On the other hand, politicians have been markedly reluctant to reduce pluralism in office holding, which is largely responsible for establishing them as a caste. Definition of pluralism in US English: pluralism nounˈplʊrəˌlɪzəmˈplo͝orəˌlizəm 1A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist. 多元化；多元制 Example sentencesExamples Perhaps the most evident aspect of post-modernism when some attempt to apply it to Christianity is the emphasis on this cultural pluralism as the defining principle of faith in practice. Yet religious pluralism is unavoidable because of the ineffability or complexity of God. Yesterday's decision also undermines one of the public school system's most important functions: teaching democracy and pluralism. Modern societies are said to be characterized by deep diversity and cultural pluralism. The crisis raises serious questions of the ethics of democratic co-existence and religious pluralism vis-a-vis the state. Postmodernist beliefs therefore tend to a multiculturalist pluralism and relativism. We live in the days of pluralism, when all faiths and religions are of equal worth. Instead, pluralism sees many minorities vying with one another in different policy areas. Traditionally, of course, pluralism in religious matters was deemed a sign of impiety and indifference to God's truth. From this standpoint, religion is a good thing as long as it embraces pluralism and tolerates moral ambiguity, but intense and exclusive forms of religion are a menace to the free society. Second is the value and strength of pluralism, based on a concept of legitimate difference. "Our society has shifted so much toward pluralism in terms of politics, culture and religion among other things that we cannot know what the truth is. Tribal governments are, very often, collectivist in their economics, allowing little space for internal pluralism of news media or business enterprises. Genuine respect for ‘otherness’ entails much more than modern religious pluralism can deliver. It's a university which is committed to pluralism, a university in which you've got Arab and Jewish students, a university which is committed to the pursuit of peace. There is also a growing freedom of expression, pluralism and a free press which is much wider than it was a few years ago. Social pluralism requires us to recognize all affected stakeholder interests, especially the interests of those whose welfare is at risk. One thing is on the side of pluralism, however-the country's longstanding constitutional principles that affirm equality and social justice for all. Other religious groups representing Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, had also raised similar concerns, saying the existing article protects pluralism in Indonesia. Even discussing theology and religion is a new phenomenon that emerged only in the conditions of religious pluralism. 1.1 A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties. 多党论；多党制 Example sentencesExamples We want to allow political pluralism, but when we adopt a program, we want our members to rally behind it. Political pluralism also tends to exercise some moderation or restraint on unbridled nationalism. Also it was argued that state funding of parties would promote political pluralism. What our children should learn from the study of history is the importance of institutions that sustain the principles of human rights, the rule of law, and political pluralism. The exclusion of such parties from our electoral system undermines our claim to political pluralism. Jones also underlines the importance of political pluralism, the rule of law (equality before the law) and a free press for sustained intensive growth. The ideal of national unity informed political speech, but the diversity of populations called for guarantees of political pluralism and for economic integration. The mushrooming of political parties, syndicates, and newspapers signals a nascent political pluralism upon which democracy can be built. Of course, all of this is addressed in the broader context of religious pluralism in the American political system. We have a story of freedom, pluralism and a dynamic economy that is worth telling. If it becomes a democracy and political pluralism would flourish, the economy would flourish in the region, and then we can go about having regional peace and stability. ‘I already proposed that the they should revert to the coalition principle of four or five parties where pluralism is clearly felt,’ he said. Yet, given more time, the halting experiment with political pluralism might have evolved in a more positive direction. Influenced by emerging national movements and demands for political pluralism, Slovenia held its first party elections in 1990. Everyone wants democracy, respect of human rights, political pluralism, freedom of the press, and a general amnesty to be issued. Politically, civil society relies on the separation of powers, political pluralism and public access to state and public affairs. 1.2 A theory or system of devolution and autonomy for individual bodies in preference to monolithic state control. （不选择大一统国家控制的）个体放权自治论；个体放权自治制 Example sentencesExamples I admire the pluralism of postmodern cities that arises from the personal autonomy that comes with privatized beliefs-but that is not possible and will not be possible for most of the world. The old liberal pluralism holds that each of us has rights as an individual: this is the idea that has animated social progress for generations. He preached pluralism, by which he meant the autonomy of organizations such as broadcasting bodies, parties, and trade unions, while affirming the need for a strong centralized state. 1.3 A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions. 多元文化社会 1.4Philosophy A theory or system that recognizes more than one ultimate principle. 〔哲〕多元论；多元制。比较MONISM Compare with monism Example sentencesExamples The major finding was the desire for methodological pluralism, even among mainstream faculty. Philosophically, pluralism rests on the assumption that ultimate reality is many, multiple, that is, more than one or two. Both suggest the need for pluralism - recognizing the diverse knowledges and interests involved. Philosophical pluralism is the rejection of truth for it reckons that every opinion, standard and value is relative, and men must not criticise anyone else's morality or religion. Pluralism is a competency, not just mere subjective relativism, but ethical pluralism. 2The practice of holding more than one office or church benefice at a time. （教会）兼职 Example sentencesExamples On the other hand, politicians have been markedly reluctant to reduce pluralism in office holding, which is largely responsible for establishing them as a caste.
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