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ethnic

[eth-nik] / ˈɛθ nɪk /
ADJECTIVE
racial, cultural
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That arrangement was initially understood by most people involved, including the British government, as a temporary expedient to avoid ethnic and religious conflict.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

A report, external published on Monday said such issues were most likely to affect women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those with a disability.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

For several weeks each year, ethnic Tibetans in this village pluck matsutake mushrooms, a flavorful fungus that is believed to boast medicinal properties—and can make fortunes in this less-developed corner of China.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Access to Man Maw and information about its operations is highly restricted by the ethnic minority army which controls it in the eastern state of Wa, which borders China.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

All those ethnic restaurants, and the theater and the boutiques.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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