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diversity

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/

The English word “diversity” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The quality of being diverse or different; a difference or unlikeness.
  2. A variety; diverse types or examples.
  3. Equal-opportunity inclusion.

Etymology

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

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