- of or relating to pluralism, the theory that there is more than one basic substance or principle: A pluralistic account of the nature of truth needs to look at truth in a specific domain, as opposed to what constitutes truth per se.
- of or relating to cultural pluralism, the doctrine that society benefits from minority groups participating fully in the dominant society while maintaining their cultural differences: The building of pluralistic and democratic societies relies on creating spaces within which respectful and purposeful intercultural and interreligious dialogues can take place.
- allowing for different ideas, methods, etc., or made up of differing elements:The school encourages pluralistic approaches to learning, allowing individuals to follow their own personal strengths and learning styles.
