ethnic

[US]/ˈeθnɪk/
[UK]/ˈeθnɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. racial; ethnic

Phrases & Collocations

ethnic group

ethnicity

ethnic identity

ethnic diversity

ethnic minority

ethnic chinese

ethnic culture

ethnic relations

ethnic origin

ethnic cleansing

ethnic composition

ethnic tourism

ethnic food

ethnic minority group

ethnic affairs commission

ethnic drug

Example Sentences

ethnic restaurants; ethnic art.

folk and ethnic music.

ethnic and civil strife.

leaders of ethnic communities.

ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.

the ethnic diversity of British society.

a meld of diverse ethnic stocks

ethnic and cultural rights and traditions.

representatives of ethnic minorities.

the mutation of ethnic politics into nationalist politics.

ethnic enclaves in a large city.

differences in attitude were apparent between ethnic groups.

his approach is the inverse of most research on ethnic and racial groups.

black tribalism became the excuse for creating ethnic homelands.

a neighborhood of fine homes; an ethnic neighborhood.

It was an attempt to redraft the map according to ethnic populations.

we recruit our employees regardless of ethnic origin.

Real-world Examples

The conflict also has a strong ethnic dimension.

Source: CNN Select March 2017 Collection

The U.S. and the United Nations call it ethnic cleansing.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

There also were large increases in some racial and ethnic groups.

Source: This month VOA Special English

White people reported the condition more than other racial and ethnic groups.

Source: This month VOA Special English

In Mali and Burkina Faso, they're also stoking ethnic conflicts.

Source: BBC Listening September 2019 Collection

Earlier this month, an ethnic Dogon militia killed 34 people from the Fulani ethnic group.

Source: BBC Listening December 2018 Collection

The fighting has exacerbated ethnic tensions.

Source: BBC Listening Collection December 2013

Equal protection under the law for all irrespective of religion, ethnic origin, or political views.

Source: VOA Daily Standard March 2018 Collection

They might instigate ethnic clashes in political clashes.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

Political parties are organized along ethnic lines.

Source: NPR News August 2016 Compilation

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