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the condition of variety — especially in reference to members of a population group who are of different races or cultures
- With many variations, suggested by the nature of his building materials, diversity of climate, and a different mode of social life, Governor Bellingham had planned his new habitation after the residences of gentlemen of fair estate in his native land.Chapter 7 -- The Governor's Hall (60% in)
diversity = difference (variety)
- The picture of human life in the market-place, though its general tint was the sad gray, brown, or black of the English emigrants, was yet enlivened by some diversity of hue.Chapter 21 -- The New England Holiday (67% in)
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