forbidden word: diverse group

diverse adj. 1 My sister and I have diverse ideas on how to raise children: different, differing, dissimilar, disparate, contrqdictory, conflicting, opposite. 2 She has diverse interests: varied, of many kinds, sundry, far-flung.
Ant. identical, same.

from – Family Word Finder: Reader’s Digest. The Reader’s Digest Association, 1975.

diverse adj. 1 of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions. 2 of various kinds or forms; multiform. 3 including representatives from more than one social, cultural, or economic group, especially members of ethnic or religious minority groups: a diverse student body.

Origin of diverse¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin dīversus (past participle of dīvertere “to divert ”), equivalent to dī- di- ² + vert- (base of vertere “to turn”) + -tus, past participle suffix, with -tt- regularly becoming -s-

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025g). In Dictionary.com.

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group n. 1 A group of students asked to see the principal: assemblage, aggregation, gathering, collection, congregation, representation; crowd, band, throng, party, company, cluster, bunch, pack, gang, troop, detachment; hoard, swarm, herd, flock. 2 Children and the elderly are two groups who watch TV regularly: class, classification, variety, species, branch, division, subdivision, section; set, faction, clique, circle, coterie, association, league, brotherhood, fraternity; family, tribe, clan.
—v. 3 Group the shoes together according to size:  sort, organize, range, marshal, line up, align, arrange, combine, cluster, coordinate, classify, calss, assign, sift, catalogue, place, file, register, alphabetize, index, size; grade, graduate. 4 At every party the same people group together: associate, fraternize, mingle, cluster, marshal, hobnob, keep company, consort.
Ant. 1, 2  individual. 3 separate, disperse, scatter

from – Family Word Finder: Reader’s Digest. The Reader’s Digest Association, 1975.

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diverse group refers to a collection of people or things that are varied and distinct from one another. This can include differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender, abilities, backgrounds, experiences, or other characteristics. In essence, a diverse group is characterized by a wide range of differences among its members. 

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

Definition:
A diverse group is made up of elements that differ significantly from one another. 

Common Differences:
Diversity can encompass a wide range of characteristics, including but not limited to:

• Demographic factors: Age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, etc. 
• Experiences and skills: Professional backgrounds, educational levels, work experiences, etc. 
• Cultural perspectives: Different cultural norms, values, and beliefs. 

Benefits:
Diverse groups can offer several advantages:

• Broader range of perspectives: Different experiences and backgrounds lead to varied viewpoints and approaches to problem-solving. 
• Increased creativity and innovation: Diverse perspectives can spark new ideas and solutions. 
• Improved decision-making: Diverse groups can conduct more thorough analyses and explore alternative solutions. 
• Enhanced teamwork and communication: Diverse individuals may develop strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Examples:
A diverse team in the workplace, a diverse student body in a school, or a diverse neighborhood in a city. 

from — Google Search. (n.d.).

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note: I have been focusing on definitions for forbidden words and phrases in dictionaries. I have two from the late 1960s and 1970s that

I use because: 1. I own them; 2. I’m curious to see how language has evolved over my own lifetime; and, 3. I’m assuming many people working with Trump would also be most familiar with language from the mid-twentieth century.

My initial search begins with analogue dictionaries, ie., actual hand held books. If there is no definition in the books I currently own, or a definition needs further exploration, I turn to the internet.

When I look for definitions online, I try to find a source that is either from an online dictionary, or from an academic site. I found the most comprehensive definition of diverse group in one place through google’s definition. I try to avoid the google definition generally, but after much searching, settled on google.

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sentence examples: diverse group

But the People’s Pledge has been able to reach out to a diverse group of people who defy stereotypes, including EU referendum supporters in the Labour party.
The Guardian – Opinion

They are a diverse group of people.
The Guardian – Money

My four guests were a diverse group of people.
The Guardian

It’s called the Black Panel but it’s a diverse group of people.
The Guardian

As Jonny rightly says, one person cannot possibly represent such a diverse group of people.
Independent

“There’s always a diverse group of people attending, from winemakers to metalworkers”.
The New York Times – Food

For such a diverse group of people to come together for a common cause is an amazing thing.
The Guardian

Working with such a diverse group of people and having to flex your working style on projects can be challenging.
The Guardian

The campaign connected a diverse group of people who all had connections to the issue of gentrification.
The Guardian

No other country takes such a diverse group of people and turns them into the middle class.
The New York Times

Often, when in a diverse group of people, we go for the blandest option to make sure everyone is happy.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

from — ludwig.guru

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May 15, 2025
Hudson Valley, New York

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