A person who believes in or advocates for a system in which multiple groups, principles, or sources of authority coexist. As a pluralist, she supports a society where diverse cultures and religions are respected and valued.
A person who holds more than one office or position, especially in a religious context. The bishop was criticized for being a pluralist, as he held several church positions simultaneously.
A philosopher who contends that reality consists of several ultimate substances or principles. William James is often cited as an early American pluralist.