ethnic

US /ˈeθ.nɪk/
UK /ˈeθ.nɪk/
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1.

relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition

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The city is known for its diverse ethnic neighborhoods.
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She is studying the history of her own ethnic group.
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racialculturaltribalnational
2.

denoting origin by birth or descent rather than by present nationality

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He identifies as ethnic German, though he was born in France.
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The census collects data on ethnic origin.
3.

relating to or characteristic of a non-Western culture, especially in food, dress, or music

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They went to an ethnic restaurant for dinner.
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She loves wearing colorful ethnic clothing.
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ethnicityethnic groupethnic minority