Melting Pot Definition
noun
A container in which metals or other substances are melted; crucible.
Webster's New World
A country, place, or area in which immigrants of various nationalities and races are assimilated.
Webster's New World
(idiomatic) A place where many divergent things (often races or cultures, but also talents) come together and are homogenized.
The festival is a true racial melting pot; people from dozens of countries take part speaking many languages.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- crucible
- international meeting place
- common ground
- mingling
Other Word Forms of Melting Pot
Noun
Singular:
melting pot
Plural:
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