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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

Among racial and ethnic groups, 62% of Latino voters, 46% of Black voters and 43% of Asian or Pacific Islander voters said they are somewhat or very concerned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

But she said ethnic studies “really tries to center voices that have been historically marginalized, so we don’t center his narrative in our classrooms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

In general the parents seem assimilationist and very “all-American” in their outlook, but the presence of this deeper ethnic identity should not be overlooked.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides