diversity — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

diversity (/daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Work & Business

🔊 /daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/

Meaning

Meaning: variety of people or things

The state of including many different types of people or things, such as different races, ages, or ideas.

Examples

🗣 The company values diversity and hires people from many different countries and backgrounds.

Etymology

From Latin ‘diversitas’, from ‘diversus’ (turned different ways), from ‘divertere’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in workplaces, society, biology, and finance.

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