diversity

diversity is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /daɪˈvɜː(r)sɪti/ or /dɪˈvɜː(r)sɪti/

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Noun

Singular diversity

Plural diversities

1. (countable & uncountable); (singular) Diversity is the property of having many different kinds of things or people.

   Racial diversity is very low in Japan and very high in Toronto.

   The discussion was wide-ranging, reflecting a diversity of views.

   Doctors are finding a greater diversity in the kinds of infections they see.

Related words

• diverse
• diversify