diversity

English

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.
  • A variety; diverse types or examples.
  • (mostly) equal-opportunity inclusion

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English diversite derived from Old French diversité.

Origin

Old French

diversité

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