Melting Pot

Syllable breakdown

Dictionary meaning

A place, especially a city or country, where people of many different cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds come together and blend into a unified whole. The term reflects both the dynamism of multicultural urban spaces and, for critics, the erasure of distinct cultural identities.

Examples

• New York has long been celebrated as a melting pot of cultures from around the world.
• The neighborhood's restaurant scene reflected its identity as a true melting pot.