The word `umpire' will be translated into seven languages on AFL umpires' jerseys in the name of multiculturalism.

The AFL's multicultural program tweeted an image on Wednesday showing new jersey designs featuring both Mandarin characters and Arabic script that will feature during this season's multicultural round.

A mockup of the umpire jerseys. Credit:Twitter/@AFLDiversity

Other languages to be displayed include Greek, Hindi, Vietnamese, Italian and Spanish.

During the special event each language will be connected to one of seven games (see below) with the language's culture reflected as a theme within the match's venue.