pluralist

[/ˈplʊrəlɪst/]
noun, adjectivepl: pluralists
pluralista
1. a person who advocates or practices pluralism; someone who believes in the coexistence of diverse groups, beliefs, or ideas within society
As a pluralist, she believed that multiple perspectives could coexist in a democratic society.
Como pluralista, ela acreditava que múltiplas perspectivas poderiam coexistir em uma sociedade democrática.
2. a person who holds multiple offices or positions simultaneously
The pluralist was criticized for holding three important positions at the same time.
O pluralista foi criticado por ocupar três cargos importantes simultaneamente.
3. an adjective describing beliefs, attitudes, or approaches that embrace pluralism
Her pluralist approach to education encouraged students to explore different viewpoints.
Sua abordagem pluralista na educação encorajou os alunos a explorar diferentes pontos de vista.
In Brazil, 'pluralista' is frequently used in discussions about democracy, education policy, and cultural diversity, reflecting the country's multicultural identity. In the USA, the term is central to political philosophy debates and is often used in contexts of religious freedom, free speech, and civil rights.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
multiculturalistdiversity advocateeclecticpragmatist
Antonyms / Antônimos
monistabsolutistfundamentalistdogmatist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pluralista
Standard term used in academic, political, and social contexts
Portugal
pluralista
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely used in political philosophy and social discourse
São Paulo
pluralista
Common in academic and professional settings with emphasis on diversity in business
Rio de Janeiro
pluralista
Used frequently in cultural and political discussions regarding social diversity

Related Words

pluralismpluralisticpluralitydiversemulticulturalheterogeneous

Related Idioms & Phrases

embrace pluralism
take a pluralist stance
pluralist democracy
pluralist society
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