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ethnic

[eth-nik] / ˈɛθ nɪk /
ADJECTIVE
racial, cultural
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As a condition of being tax-exempt, nonprofit private schools must attest that they won’t discriminate based on race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

They included legislative educational additions such as ethnic studies and financial literacy, a statewide push into college and career pathways, and the expansion of dual enrollment with community colleges.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

She says much of the discussion about rising rates of the disease among younger people has focused on ethnic minority groups, which have traditionally been considered at higher risk.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

I am an anthropologist studying indigeneity, postcolonialism and ethnic violence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The people of the Philippines had their own traditions, religions, chiefdoms, and belief systems based on cultural, linguistic, and ethnic groups.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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