When people live permanently in a setting in which they are surrounded by people with cultural backgrounds different from their own and are struggling to define with them the degree to which the cultural beliefs and practices should or should not be accorded respect and recognition, they are said to live in a

The answer is multiculturalist society.

Explanation:

Multiculturalism refers to the interaction between different social groups in a community. In a multicultural society, people can interrelate with others without compromising their identities. This is especially usual in highly populated cities or countries.

The focus of multicularism is commonly found in indigenous groups.