multicultural

adjective mool-tee-kool-too-RAHL Rare

Usage Note

Multicultural is an invariable adjective — it does not change for gender (un barrio multicultural / una ciudad multicultural). It is a direct borrowing of the English/French concept and entered Spanish in the late twentieth century alongside debates about immigration and integration. In academic contexts it is often contrasted with intercultural — multicultural acknowledges the coexistence of cultures, while intercultural implies active exchange and dialogue between them.

Examples

"Vivimos en una sociedad multicultural y diversa."

Natural Translation

We live in a multicultural and diverse society.

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