noun
- the dominant trends, ideas, or activities in society or a particular field
Usage: plural of mainstream
verb
- integrates students with disabilities into regular classrooms
- brings into the dominant culture or accepted practice
Usage: education
Examples
- The political mainstreams of both parties have shifted over time.
- Cultural mainstreams often influence fashion and music trends.
- The school mainstreams students with learning disabilities.
- The district mainstreams special education students whenever possible.
- The company mainstreams sustainable practices across all departments.
- Social media mainstreams ideas that were once considered fringe.
- The movement mainstreams alternative medicine approaches.