Words Matter

A plain-language glossary for the words that shape public life.

Political Systems & Ideologies

 

Government structures and political philosophies that shape how power is distributed, who makes decisions, and how authority is justified. These terms are often used loosely. This section pins down their actual meanings and explains how they function in practice.

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Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism is the idea that diverse cultural groups can coexist in a shared society while maintaining their identities. It emphasizes inclusion, representation, and equal participation across cultural differences.

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Migrant

A migrant is a person who moves to another place—within a country or across borders—usually for work, education, family, or opportunity. Migration is voluntary and does not imply legal status. Migrant is a broad term and should not be conflated with refugee or undocumented.

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