ethnic
US /ˈeθ.nɪk/
UK /ˈeθ.nɪk/
1.
ethnique
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.
La ville est connue pour ses quartiers ethniques diversifiés.
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She is studying the history of her own ethnic group.
Elle étudie l'histoire de son propre groupe ethnique.
2.
d'origine ethnique, ethnique
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.
Il s'identifie comme d'origine allemande, bien qu'il soit né en France.
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The census collects data on ethnic origin.
Le recensement recueille des données sur l'origine ethnique.
3.
ethnique, traditionnel
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.
Ils sont allés dans un restaurant ethnique pour le dîner.
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She loves wearing colorful ethnic clothing.
Elle adore porter des vêtements ethniques colorés.