ethnic

UK
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
US
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/

Translations

ethnicnoun
ethnics
pl
UK
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
US
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
Used as a countable noun meaning a member of an ethnic group, especially a minority.
Synonyms
ethnic community member
ethnic group member
member of an ethnic group
ethnic minority
minority group member
tribal member
ethnicadjective
more ethnic
Comp.
most ethnic
Super.
UK
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
US
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
The festival celebrated the ethnic diversity of the community.
Le festival célébrait la diversité ethnique de la communauté.
Additional translations
ethniqueEn parlant notamment de produits, de commerces ou de services liés à une culture donnée.

Definitions

ethnicnoun
(informal, sometimes offensive) A member of an ethnic minority group.
The documentary explored how ethnics navigated life in a predominantly white suburb.
ethnicadjective
Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.
The festival celebrated the ethnic diversity of the community.
Characteristic of a particular cultural, racial, or national group.
She wore an ethnic dress that was traditional in her culture.
Relating to or characteristic of a product, custom, or service originating in or associated with a particular culture or national tradition, especially one that differs from the dominant group.
They opened an ethnic grocery store specializing in Middle Eastern spices.