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ethnic

[eth-nik] / ˈɛθ nɪk /
ADJECTIVE
racial, cultural
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"Resolving this issue with a conciliatory spirit through dialogue between Khmer and Khmer is the best option for the national and Cambodian people's interest," Kem Sokha said, referring to the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

His language implicitly reaffirmed a vision of citizenship based on civic membership rather than ethnic inheritance.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Children attend school and interactions with other ethnic groups are no longer prohibited, as used to be the Hadzabe’s custom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The government wants its citizens to identify as just Rwandans in an effort to promote reconciliation between the ethnic groups.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Babi said that there were tensions between their people—the Tajiks, who were a minority, and Tariq’s people, the Pashtuns, who were the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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