Meaning & use

diversity

noun·Academic

The state of including many different types of people, ideas, or things.

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The company values diversity among its employees and leadership team.

Biodiversity refers to the diversity of species found in an ecosystem.

A note on using this word

Diversity is often used specifically to describe a mix of backgrounds, such as race, gender, or culture, within a group.

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