It is a metaphor that is often used to describe the United States. It refers to the fact that America is a country made up of people from diverse cultural groups; these people, who come from many different nationalities, ethnicities, and religions, all blend together, sharing customs and rituals in common and becoming "American."
Melting Pot!
A melting pot describes a group of culturally diverse people. The United States is considered a melting pot.
The exact term "melting pot" came into general usage in 1908, after the premiere of the play The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill. Edit: Some credit Hector St. John de Crevecoeur with coining this phrase, or for introducing this concept to describe America.
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The melting pot is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" into a harmonious whole with a common culture. It is particularly used to describe the assimilation of immigrants to the United States; the melting-together metaphor was in use by the 1780s.
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The melting pot concept refers to a society where different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs blend together to create a unique cultural identity. In this model, diverse groups integrate and form a harmonious whole while still maintaining their individual characteristics. It promotes inclusivity, diversity, and the idea that unity can come from embracing differences.
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Middle Latin has [i]crucibulum[/i], correponding to the English [i]crucible[/i].
Melting Pot basically has to do with migration. This helped in the movement of so many people from all over the world into the American continent. It greatly boosted development due to the many activities these immigrants were performing ( Farming.....etc.)
The metaphor is the Melting Pot.