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ethnic

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


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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He said: "We know, unfortunately, that female candidates and candidates from ethnic minorities within the UK are also disproportionately targeted. So that is an area of concern."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It was joined by Proud Lillywhites - the LGBTQI+ Supporters' Association, and SpursREACH, which promotes the values of fans from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Stanford School of Medicine prohibits “unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law,” a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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