Answer: MELTINGPOT

AnswerCrossword Clue
MELTINGPOTThe United States, metaphorically
MELTINGPOTCulture-blending metaphor
MELTINGPOTAmerica, metaphorically
MELTINGPOTThe United States, according to Israel Zangwill.
MELTINGPOTZangwill's term for the U. S.
MELTINGPOTZangwill's term for America, 1908.
MELTINGPOTFiguratively, America.
MELTINGPOTThe United States, figuratively.
MELTINGPOTNew York, for one.
MELTINGPOTPhrase often applied to the U.S.
MELTINGPOTCrucible
MELTINGPOTThe U.S., metaphorically
MELTINGPOTMix of many different cultures