diversity
gb/dɪvˈɚsɪti/ us/dɪvˈɚsɪti/
B1
English
~ 3900
sokszínűség, diverzitás, változatosság, biológiai sokféleség, biodiverzitás, fajgazdagság
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[diversity] in [something]
The university prides itself on the diversity of its student body.
Az egyetem büszke a hallgatói közösség sokszínűségére.
Biodiversity is essential for a healthy ecosystem.
A biológiai sokféleség elengedhetetlen az egészséges ökoszisztémához.
The company is committed to increasing diversity in leadership roles.
We value diversity in opinions when making decisions.
Learner examples
There is a lot of diversity in my school.
Az iskolámban nagy a sokszínűség.
The park has diversity in plants and animals.
A parkban sokféle növény és állat található.
The team has diversity in skills.
Diversity makes the city interesting.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'diversity' with 'equality'. Diversity refers to variety, not necessarily fairness or equal treatment.
Meaning
variety among people or things
Collocations
cultural diversity
|ethnic diversity
|biological diversity
|promote diversity
|diversity in the workplace
Synonyms
variety (A broad term for difference among things; less often used for people in social contexts.)
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heterogeneity (More formal and technical; often used in scientific or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
uniformity (Emphasizes sameness and lack of variation.)
Themes
society
|culture
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A situation where there are many different types of people or things together.
The condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially including people from different backgrounds, cultures, or ideas.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Coral reefs are known for their incredible diversity.
A korallzátonyok hihetetlen biológiai sokféleségükről ismertek.
Deforestation threatens the diversity of species in the rainforest.
Az erdőirtás veszélyezteti az esőerdő fajainak sokféleségét.
Marine diversity is being reduced by pollution.
Learner examples
The forest has great diversity of animals.
Az erdőben nagyon sokféle állat él.
Pollution can hurt the diversity in the sea.
A szennyezés károsíthatja a tengerek biológiai sokféleségét.
We must protect the diversity of life.
Meaning
variety of life forms in nature
Collocations
species diversity
|genetic diversity
|ecosystem diversity
Synonyms
biodiversity (A direct synonym in environmental science; more common in public discourse.)
Antonyms
monoculture (Refers to the practice of growing only one type of plant or having one type of organism in an area.)
Themes
science
|environment
|nature
Definition
The different kinds of living things in a place or on Earth.
The number and variety of species, genetic types, and ecosystems within a particular environment or on Earth as a whole.
Grammar
Dictionary form
diversity
IPA
GB/dɪvˈɚsɪti/
US/dɪvˈɚsɪti/
Syllables & stress
di - versity (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (versity)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: diversity
- Plural: diversities, diversity
Word family
Forms
diversities
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undiversified
adjective
uniformity
noun B2
Advanced or less common
diversely
adverb
Expressions
ethnic diversity
1/ˈɛθnɪk dɪvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
variety of ethnic groups present
When people from many ethnic groups are part of the same place or group.
Examples
- Ethnic diversity can enrich a community's traditions.
- The festival highlights the ethnic diversity of the region.
biological diversity
1/bˌaɪəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl dɪvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
variety of life forms in an area
The number of different plants and animals in a place.
Examples
- Rainforests have high biological diversity.
- Protecting biological diversity is important for the planet's health.
biological diversity
2/bˌaɪəlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəl dɪvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
variety of living things in nature
The different kinds of plants, animals, and other life in a place or on Earth.
Examples
- Protecting biological diversity is important for the planet's health.
- Biological diversity helps ecosystems recover from change.
cultural diversity
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl dɪvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
Variety of cultures present
Having many different cultures in one place.
Examples
- The city is known for its cultural diversity.
- The city is famous for its cultural diversity.
- Schools are embracing cultural diversity in their programs.
- Schools are finding ways to celebrate cultural diversity in the classroom.