单词 | pluralism |
释义 | pluralism/ˈplʊər(ə)lɪz(ə)m /noun [mass noun] 1A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.The crisis raises serious questions of the ethics of democratic co-existence and religious pluralism vis-a-vis the state....
1.1A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties.The mushrooming of political parties, syndicates, and newspapers signals a nascent political pluralism upon which democracy can be built....
1.2A theory or system of devolution and autonomy for individual bodies in preference to monolithic state control.He preached pluralism, by which he meant the autonomy of organizations such as broadcasting bodies, parties, and trade unions, while affirming the need for a strong centralized state....
1.3A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions. 1.4 Philosophy A theory or system that recognizes more than one ultimate principle. Compare with monism.Pluralism is a competency, not just mere subjective relativism, but ethical pluralism....
2The practice of holding more than one ecclesiastical office at a time.On the other hand, politicians have been markedly reluctant to reduce pluralism in office holding, which is largely responsible for establishing them as a caste. |
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