"DEI" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /diː iː aɪ/
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} DEI (uncountable)
  1. Initialism of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: diversity, equity, and inclusion Synonyms: EDI, DIE Derived forms: DEI hire Related terms: DEIA, DEIB, JEDI Coordinate_terms: woke, politically correct
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