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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

Stanford spokesperson Cecilia Arradaza said the medical school “prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

It happens that in Plateau, and other parts of central Nigeria, most farmers belong to majority Christian ethnic groups, while most herders are Muslim Fulanis.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

He made every effort to understand Seoul’s culture and to fit in, believing that ethnic identity was the central problem of his life.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French