the existence of many different groups of people in one society, for example people of different races or of different political or religious beliefs 多元化，多元性（不同种族、不同政治或宗教信仰的多种群体共存） cultural pluralism 文化的多元性
the belief that it is possible and good for different groups of people to live together in peace in one society 多元主义（不同群体可以有益地在同一社会中和平共处的主张） - (usually disapproving)
the fact of having more than one job or position at the same time, especially in the Church 兼职；（尤指）兼任神职