"DEI" meaning in English

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Noun

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 Related terms: DEIB, JEDI
    Sense id: en-DEI-en-noun-NGIbDz~h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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