ethnic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a particular racial, linguistic, or cultural group.

  - "The ethnic tensions in the region have been escalating for decades."
  - "The ethnic diversity of the city is one of its greatest strengths."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ethnic
technic , meteoric , hectic

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Variants

List of all variants of ethnic that leads to same result
ethnic , ethnics , ethnic cleansing , ethnic cleansings , ethnic minorities , inter-ethnic , interethnic

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek ethnikos, 'of a people, national'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ethnic' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The United States is home to over 300 different ethnic groups.

3. The study of different ethnic groups is called ethnology.

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Related Concepts

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1. race: Although 'ethnic' and 'race' are related concepts, they are not exactly the same. 'Race' refers to a group of people with common physical characteristics, while 'ethnic' refers to a group with a shared cultural heritage.

2. culture: The term 'culture' is often used interchangeably with 'ethnic', but it has a broader meaning. Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, and artifacts of a particular group of people.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'ethnic' has been used to describe various cultural groups throughout history. It can refer to a shared language, religion, customs, or ancestry. For example, someone might identify as Irish-American or Mexican-American, reflecting their ethnic heritage.

How to Memorize "ethnic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people dressed in traditional clothing, speaking a unique language, and practicing their customs. This can help you remember that 'ethnic' refers to a group with a shared cultural heritage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ethnic' with the word 'heritage'. This can help you remember that 'ethnic' refers to a group with a shared cultural background.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Tomato Is A Red Tomato, Except In China', where 'Every Tomato' stands for 'Every Ethnic', and 'Red Tomato' stands for 'Racial Ethnic'. This can help you remember that 'ethnic' can refer to both racial and cultural groups.

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