English · Work & Business
diversity
/daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/
[/daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/]
variety of people or things
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The state of including many different types of people or things, such as different races, ages, or ideas.
Example
The company values diversity and hires people from many different countries and backgrounds.
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.