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ethnic

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


Example Sentences

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The group advocates for freedom of religion for Vietnam's hill tribes and ethnic minority groups, which have been branded "terrorists" by the authorities.

From Barron's

The gangs are largely composed of ethnic Fulani people, who are traditionally nomadic herders.

From BBC

The threshold is lower for some ethnic groups and people with certain weight-related health conditions.

From BBC

The change also shows that the department supports all marginalized racial and ethnic groups, not just African American students, the basis for the lawsuit, district leaders said.

From Los Angeles Times

At Roybal, just west of downtown L.A., there are at least 200 fewer students than anticipated, said Cardona, who teaches ethnic studies and serves as coordinator for a film and television magnet program.

From Los Angeles Times