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diversity

/dɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/
di · ver · si · ty
Adverb:diversely
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Plural:diversities
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Adjective:diverse
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being composed of many different elements, types, forms, or qualities; wide variety.

Example

"The tropical rainforest is famous for its extraordinary biological diversity."

2

The practice or quality of including and representing people from a range of different social, ethnic, cultural, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Example

"The university launched a new scholarship program to promote greater diversity within the student body."

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• Nearby Words

diversify
diversion
diversionary
diversity
divert
diverter
diverting

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French diversite, which stems from the Latin diversitas ('difference' or 'contrariety'), derived from the verb divertere meaning 'to turn in different directions.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diversity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diversity
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