CEFR B2

ethnic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to a population subgroup (within a larger society) with a common national or cultural tradition.

Examples

The city is a melting pot of different ethnic groups.
She is studying the ethnic history of the Appalachian region.

Synonyms: racial, cultural, national, tribal

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ethnic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθnɪk/

Definition

Relating to a population subgroup (within a larger society) with a common national or cultural tradition.

Examples

The city is a melting pot of different ethnic groups.
She is studying the ethnic history of the Appalachian region.
The restaurant serves authentic ethnic cuisine from around the world.

How to Use ethnic

ethnic group (collocation): A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent. — "The region is home to several distinct ethnic groups."
ethnic food (collocation): Food that is typical of or comes from a particular country or culture. — "We tried some delicious ethnic food at the street market."
ethnic cleansing (collocation): The mass expulsion or killing of members of an unwanted ethnic or religious group in a country or region. — "The international community condemned the acts of ethnic cleansing."

Synonyms of ethnic

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