Meaning of the word "melting pot" in English

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melting pot

US /ˈmɛltɪŋ pɑt/
UK /ˈmɛltɪŋ pɒt/

Noun

a place where different peoples, styles, theories, etc., are mixed together

Example:
New York City is often called a melting pot of cultures.
The neighborhood was a true melting pot, with families from all over the world.