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ethnic

[eth-nik] / ˈɛθ nɪk /
ADJECTIVE
racial, cultural
Synonyms


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Shia Muslims, primarily from the Hazara ethnic group, are a minority in Afghanistan they have been targeted in the past.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

While non-Hispanic white women saw a small increase in births last year, births by women of other racial and ethnic groups declined slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Overall, voters of all ethnic backgrounds remained significantly undecided, with 40% unsure who they plan on backing when the polls open June 2.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

However, further research is needed to determine whether these findings apply across different ethnic groups and regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

But the scale on which the Inka moved the pieces around the ethnic checkerboard would have excited their admiration.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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