1. characterized by or advocating a system in which multiple groups, beliefs, or sources of authority coexist
2. relating to or supporting political pluralism, where power is distributed among multiple competing groups
Usage: political science

Examples

• The university promotes a pluralistic environment where students from different backgrounds can thrive.
• America’s pluralistic society includes people of many different religions and cultures.
• The country adopted a pluralistic political system after decades of single-party rule.
• Her pluralistic approach to education incorporates multiple teaching methods.
• The organization values pluralistic decision-making that includes diverse perspectives.
• Modern democracies are typically pluralistic in nature, allowing various interest groups to participate.