ethnic minority
US /ˌeθ.nɪk maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌeθ.nɪk maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
1.
a group of people who are different from the larger group in a country or area in terms of race, religion, or culture
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The government aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
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Many ethnic minority groups face discrimination.