noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pluralism; diversity
Refers to the coexistence of multiple elements, principles, or values, often in social, philosophical, or political contexts. Frequently used as a prefix in compounds like 多元社会 (pluralistic society) or 多元主義 (pluralism).
See also: 多元的 (たげんてき)
Modern society is built on pluralistic values.
Pluralism is a way of thinking that respects diverse opinions.
一元 describes something unified around a single source or principle, while 多元 describes something built from multiple independent sources or principles.
Compound of 多 (many) and 元 (origin, element). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern Japanese to express the concept of pluralism.
multiple access method; channel access method
cultural pluralism