Diverse Meaning in English

word

US

daɪˈvɝs/, /dɪˈvɝs

dy-VERSE or dih-VERSE

UK

daɪvˈɜːs

dy-VERS

Definition

Including many different kinds or types; showing a lot of variety.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal and academic contexts (e.g., 'a diverse group', 'diverse backgrounds'). Common with words like 'population', 'culture', 'interests'. Do not confuse with 'different'; 'diverse' emphasizes variety within a group.

• Spanish: diverso - variado
• Portuguese (BR): diverso - variado
• Portuguese (PT): diverso - variado
• Chinese (Simplified): 多样的 - 各种各样的
• Chinese (Traditional): 多樣的 - 各種各樣的
• Hindi: विविध - अलग-अलग
• Arabic: متنوع - مختلف
• Bengali: বৈচিত্র্যময় - নানারকম
• Russian: разнообразный
• Japanese: 多様な
• Vietnamese: đa dạng
• Korean: 다양한
• Turkish: çeşitli
• Urdu: متنوع
• Indonesian: beragam - beraneka ragam

Example Sentences

Our class is very diverse.

basic

The restaurant offers diverse dishes from many countries.

basic

My friends have diverse interests.

basic

She loves working in a diverse environment filled with people from all over the world.

natural

Big cities tend to have more diverse populations than small towns.

natural

Embracing diverse opinions can lead to better ideas and solutions.

natural