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A conglomerate is a large business or organization that consists of many different companies involved in numerous areas of expertise.
Things that are disparate are clearly different from each other and belong to different groups or classes.
A diverse group is made up of various and different people or things.
Ecumenical activities and ideas encourage different religions or congregations to work and worship together in order to unite them in friendship.
An enclave is a small area within a larger area of a city or country in which people of a different nationality or culture live.
An endemic problem or condition is very common, strong, and cannot be dealt with easily, such as a religious controversy that is spread among a populace and cannot be resolved.
Fanaticism is the condition of being overly enthusiastic or eager about a cause to the point of being extreme and unreasonable about it.
A farrago is a confused collection or mixture of different types of things.
A heterogeneous grouping is made up of many differing or unlike parts.
The word homogeneous is used to describe a group that has members or parts which are similar or are all of the same type.
Living things are indigenous to a region or country if they originated there, rather than coming from another area of the world.
A medley is a collection of various things, such as different tunes in a song or different types of food in a meal.
A melange is a collection of different kinds of things.
A collection of things is motley if its parts are so different that they do not seem to belong in the same space; groups of widely variegated people can also be described as motley.
Something that is multifarious is made up of many kinds of different things.
If you have a myriad of things, you have so many and such a great variety of them that it’s hard or impossible to keep track of or count them all.
Someone has a parochial outlook when they are mostly concerned with narrow or limited issues that affect a small, local area or a very specific cause; they are also unconcerned with wider or more general issues.
A pastiche is a piece of writing, music, or film, etc. that is deliberately made in the style of other works; it can also use a variety of such copied material in order to laugh in a gentle way at those works.
A provincial outlook is narrow-minded and unsophisticated, limited to the opinions of a relatively local area.
Sectarian views tend to be intolerant or unaccepting of points of view that differ from their own.
Sundry people or things are all different from each other and cannot form a single group; nevertheless, they can be thought of as being together for the sake of ease, such as the various items in a garage.
Something that is variegated has various tones or colors; it can also mean filled with variety.
Adj.
eclectic
i-KLEK-tik
Context
The Renaissance Fair boasted a diverse, eclectic, and assorted group of top-notch musical performers. Within each colorful tent, unique instruments, eclectic and varied costumes, and delicious food were present for audiences to experience. One musician, known as Old Tom, performed a mixed and eclectic assortment of popular stories from all over the world. With puppetry, song, and a stunningly broad collection of oddly shaped, eclectic hats, Old Tom offered a unique presentation.
Quiz:Try again!
What is something that might be described as eclectic?
A complicated puzzle that is difficult to solve.
A series of books that highlights a culture’s norms.
A collection of unique items from around the world.
EclecticElectric Collection Imagine the unbelievably eclectic collection of all things electric, ranging from neon signs to toasters to computers!
Examples
[Coach] Jones cobbled together an eclectic group, befitting a college located next to Washington's Embassy Row. The roster includes players from East Africa and western Washington and many places in between.
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The New York Times
Belleville is one of the many eclectic neighborhoods that make up "hidden Paris," that holy grail of authenticity sought by travelers who don't live and breathe by Rick Steves. An afternoon visit or day trip allows plenty of time to take in its lofty views of the city, dazzling range of ethnic food and electric ambiance.
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The Washington Post
The eclectic collection of merchants stands out in a neighborhood where retail spots are occupied by a cell phone store, a Starbucks, a high-end jeweler and a men’s tailor that serves the government crowd.
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The Washington Post
Unbelievable views encompass an eclectic urban skyline, ocean, and mountains; flowers bloom year-round in 229 public parks, and artists touch up the more than 70 vibrant murals that decorate Mission District streets.
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Cooking Light