pluralism          
noun [ U ]  politics uk/ˈplʊə.rə.lɪ.zəm/ us/ˈplʊr.əl.ɪ.zəm/
 多元性;多元化
the existence of different types of people, who have different beliefs and opinions, within the same society
  After years of state control, the country is now moving towards political/religious/cultural pluralism. 政府多年控制之后,该国正走向政治/宗教/文化的多元化。 
  多元主义
the belief that the existence of different types of people within the same society is a good thing
  They are committed to human rights and pluralism. 他们信奉人权和多元主义。