diversity, equity and inclusion
noun
variants
or less commonly diversity, equity, and inclusion
1
: a set of values and related policies and practices focused on establishing a group culture of equitable and inclusive treatment and on attracting and retaining a diverse group of participants, including people who have historically been excluded or discriminated against
Through our continued focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, we are increasing the number of female attorneys, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community in the leadership pipeline.—
Phillip G. Hampton, II, quoted in The Madison-St. Clair (Illinois) Record
Phillip G. Hampton, II, quoted in The Madison-St. Clair (Illinois) Record… we strongly believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion and take many steps toward promoting this through mentoring, internship programs and ensuring equity in pay and opportunity …—Jonathan Garcia, quoted in The San Antonio (Texas) Business Journal
Jonathan Garcia, quoted in The San Antonio (Texas) Business JournalThis means we practice diversity, equity and inclusion in all we do. It includes investing in our people and creating a culture of care.—Lisa Toppin
—often used before another nounLisa ToppinVirtually every university, government agency and major corporation has embraced some type of diversity, equity and inclusion policies … to ostensibly promote a more open, equitable and, well, inclusive workplace.—Orange County (California) Register
Orange County (California) RegisterThe legal battle comes amid a string of attacks against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in corporate America, schools and higher education in recent months.—Niquel Terry Ellis
—abbreviation DEI
Niquel Terry Ellis2
: the state of having a diverse group of participants as well as policies and norms that are equitable and inclusive
Whether within a company or in the community, achieving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a journey and a job that is far from done.—David M. Velazquez and Laron Evans
—abbreviation DEI
David M. Velazquez and Laron EvansExamples of diversity, equity and inclusion in a Sentence
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The Trump administration’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has many public health experts concerned about the future of healthcare in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Democrats struggled to defend their support for marginalized communities — transgender people, those who benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, and others.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on President Donald Trump's executive orders ending federal support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The content disappeared in recent weeks amid Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to purge diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the military.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Paramount Global, Verizon and any other companies trying to gain the government’s blessing for mergers should eliminate policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
With Naperville heightening its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in recent years, all eight candidates running for Naperville City Council are vocal in their support for promoting a diverse community but offer different perspectives on how the city should champion those efforts.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article Many Los Gatos residents spoke favorably of policies that protect education, the environment and diversity, equity and inclusion at a town council meeting on Tuesday.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Those former foes have made extra efforts to change the tone this time around, whether that means ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs or trekking to Washington for Trump’s inauguration after previously making visits to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
—Ari Levy,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Democrats struggled to defend their support for marginalized communities — transgender people, those who benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, and others.
—Alex Thompson, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on President Donald Trump's executive orders ending federal support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The content disappeared in recent weeks amid Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to purge diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the military.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Paramount Global, Verizon and any other companies trying to gain the government’s blessing for mergers should eliminate policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
With Naperville heightening its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in recent years, all eight candidates running for Naperville City Council are vocal in their support for promoting a diverse community but offer different perspectives on how the city should champion those efforts.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article Many Los Gatos residents spoke favorably of policies that protect education, the environment and diversity, equity and inclusion at a town council meeting on Tuesday.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Those former foes have made extra efforts to change the tone this time around, whether that means ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs or trekking to Washington for Trump’s inauguration after previously making visits to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
—Ari Levy,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Diversity, equity and inclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversity%2C%20equity%20and%20inclusion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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