PLURALISM
- a theory or system of thought recognizing more than one ultimate principle [n -S]
- A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist
- A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural traditions
- A political theory or system of power-sharing among a number of political parties
- A theory or system of devolution and autonomy for individual bodies in preference to monolithic state control
- A theory or system that recognizes more than one ultimate principle
- The practice of holding more than one office or church benefice at a time