Ethnic

usgb/ˈeθnɪk/
adjective

Relating to a group of people who share a specific culture, religion, language, or race.

They serve ethnic food at the restaurant.
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Often appears as...

  • ethnic group
  • ethnic diversity
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Cultural Identity

Used to describe attributes that symbolize a group's heritage and characteristics.

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The festival celebrated ethnic traditions from her Greek heritage.
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Broader Usage

'Ethnic' refers to more than race, including traditions, language, and history.

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She studied ethnic languages of the Amazon tribes.
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Not Always Foreign

'Ethnic' can refer to dominant cultures; not exclusively foreign or exotic ones.

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American jazz is an ethnic genre tied to African American culture.
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