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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Pluralistic heritage

Hi

If a person is born in a very large family (or sort of joined family) and as he grows up he feels happy about it. Do you think it would sound natural if he was heard saying:
I'm proud of my pluralistic heritage.

or

I like this pluralism of my family.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Hi, If a person is born in a very large family (or sort of joined family) and as he grows up he feels happy about it. Do you think it would sound natural if he was heard saying: I'm proud of my pluralistic heritage . or I like this pluralism of my family.

— Clive

  • Hi, If a person is born in a very large family (or sort of joined family) and as he grows up he feels happy about it.
  • Do you think it would sound natural if he was heard saying: I'm proud of my pluralistic heritage .
  • or I like this pluralism of my family.
  • ” No, it doesn't sound natural at all.
  • 'Pluralism/pluralistic' are not common words in casual conversation.
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Hi,

If a person is born in a very large family (or sort of joined family) and as he grows up he feels happy about it. Do you think it would sound natural if he was heard saying:


I'm proud of my pluralistic heritage.

or

I like this pluralism of my family.

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No, it doesn't sound natural at all. 'Pluralism
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Hello Mr. T., it's good to see you in this part of the forum.

I would agree with Clive. I would interpret "pluralistic heritage" as "a very diverse heritage".

If your grandparents were African, Spanish, Canadian and Kazakhstani, for instance, you would very probably have a "pluralistic heritage".

Best wishes,

MrP
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Hi,

Indeed, but in eevryday converstaion you'd probably say something rather idiomatic like

'My family comes from all over the place'.

Best wishes, Clive
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