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
tribal member
minority group member
ethnic minority
member of an ethnic group
ethnic group member
ethnicadjective
more ethnic
Comp.
most ethnic
Super.
UK
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
US
/ˈɛθ.nɪk/
The city is known for its ethnic diversity.
Город известен своим этническим разнообразием.
They celebrated their national heritage with ethnic costumes.
Они праздновали свое национальное наследие в этнических костюмах.

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.