pluralistic

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Pronunciations

pluralistic (PLUR-uh-LIS-tick) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. (Of a Jewish organization, space, or community) purposefully accepting and welcoming of different levels of Jewish observance, different Jewish practices, and different denominations of Judaism.

Example Sentences

  • "She went to an Orthodox day school, but a pluralistic camp, so she still got a sense of other denominational approaches."

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
  • Organizations: People involved in a professional or volunteer capacity with Jewish nonprofit organizations

Regions

  • North America
  • Great Britain
  • South Africa
  • Australia / New Zealand

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