Meaning of the word "ethnic minority" in English

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ethnic minority

US /ˌeθ.nɪk maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌeθ.nɪk maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

a group of people who are different from the larger group in a country or area in terms of race, religion, or culture

Example:
The government aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
Many ethnic minority groups face discrimination.
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