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eth·nic
 ethnic
- pronunciation:
- eth
nihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or related to a large group of people who share a distinctive culture, language, or religion, or who are of the same race or national heritage.
The Japanese and Chinese make up two of Hawaii's major ethnic groups.We chose this school for our children because of its ethnic diversity.
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| definition 2: |
pertaining to the origin or classification of groups according to criteria such as culture, race, religion, nationality, or language.
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| related words: |
clannish, minority, social |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a member of an ethnic group.
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| derivation: |
ethnically (adv.) |
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