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ethnic
[eth-nik]
adjective
pertaining to or characteristic of a people, especially a group ethnic group sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.
referring to the origin, classification, characteristics, etc., of such groups.
being a member of an ethnic group, especially of a group that is a minority within a larger society.
ethnic Chinese in San Francisco.
of, relating to, or characteristic of members of such a group.
belonging to or deriving from the cultural, religious, or linguistic traditions of a people or country.
ethnic dances.
Synonyms: , ,(of a human being) displaying characteristics, as in physical appearance, language, or accent, that can cause one to be identified by others as a member of a minority ethnic group.
Her new boyfriend looks ethnic to me.
Obsolete.pagan; heathen.
noun
a member of an ethnic group.
ethnic
/ ˈɛθnɪk, ɛθˈnɪsɪtɪ /
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a human group having racial, religious, linguistic, and certain other traits in common
relating to the classification of mankind into groups, esp on the basis of racial characteristics
denoting or deriving from the cultural traditions of a group of people
the ethnic dances of Slovakia
characteristic of another culture
the ethnic look
ethnic food
noun
a member of an ethnic group, esp a minority group
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- ethnically adverb
- interethnic adjective
- ˈٳԾ adverb
- ethnicity noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ethnic1
Example Sentences
Speaking at the anti-racism rally at Belfast City Hall, Nathalie Donnelly from trade union Unison said she had colleagues from ethnic minority backgrounds who were terrified and "basically hiding at home".
Police have described the disorder as "racist thuggery, pure and simple" and targeted at ethnic minorities and law enforcement.
Hispanics here outnumber any other ethnic background by a large margin - and many in the community who are citizens or legal residents have family who are undocumented.
ACC Henderson said the violence was "racist thuggery targeted at ethnic minorities and police officers".
"Anyone from any background can play - it's about opening up more courts in ethnic minority areas."
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