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ethnic

[eth-nik] / ˈɛθ nɪk /
ADJECTIVE
racial, cultural
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His language implicitly reaffirmed a vision of citizenship based on civic membership rather than ethnic inheritance.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Children attend school and interactions with other ethnic groups are no longer prohibited, as used to be the Hadzabe’s custom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Saturday's festivities outside and inside parliament are laden with symbolism, featuring flags and music that pays tribute to Hungary's EU membership, its sizeable Roma minority and ethnic Hungarians in neighbouring countries.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The government wants its citizens to identify as just Rwandans in an effort to promote reconciliation between the ethnic groups.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Urban life tended to abrade tribal and ethnic distinctions, and instead of being Xhosas, or Sothos, or Zulus, or Shangaans, we were Alexandrians.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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