ETHNIC Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

ethnic

adjective

ˈeth-nik

as in racial

of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture a festival featuring ethnic food and music

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonracial

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Recent Examples of ethnic Now, with less than a week to go until Election Day, social media users have continued to share misinformation about Harris, from altered images and videos to false claims about her policy proposals and ethnic background. —

Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 But foraging for votes on traditional demographics such as age and ethnic background misses the neediest group of all: that huge swath of voters who can’t make ends meet and are clamoring for affordable food. —

Hank Cardello, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The parade features an array of cultural and ethnic groups including a powerful representation of Black and Mexican cultures. —

Sharene Shariatzadeh, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024 Baker tours the ramshackle, bilingual American dream of ethnic rivalries between Russians and Armenians and belligerent working-class youths addicted to sneakers and video games. —

Armond White, National Review, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ethnic