diversity
gb/dɪvˈɚsɪti/ us/dɪvˈɚsɪti/
B1
English
~ 3900
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
state
1
variety among people or things
A situation where there are many different types of people or things together.
Usage pattern:
[diversity] in [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'diversity' with 'equality'. Diversity refers to variety, not necessarily fairness or equal treatment.
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.)
Collocations
cultural diversity
|ethnic diversity
|biological diversity
|promote diversity
|diversity in the workplace
Themes
society
|culture
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The university prides itself on the diversity of its student body.
- Biodiversity is essential for a healthy ecosystem.
- 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.
- The park has diversity in plants and animals.
- The team has diversity in skills.
- Diversity makes the city interesting.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
2
variety of life forms in nature
The different kinds of living things in a place or on Earth.
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.)
Collocations
species diversity
|genetic diversity
|ecosystem diversity
Themes
science
|environment
|nature
Examples
- Coral reefs are known for their incredible diversity.
- Deforestation threatens the diversity of species in the rainforest.
- Marine diversity is being reduced by pollution.
Learner examples
- The forest has great diversity of animals.
- Pollution can hurt the diversity in the sea.
- We must protect the diversity of life.
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.