Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Relating to a group of people sharing a common culture, language, or ancestry.
Ethnic
/ˈeθnɪk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The city is known for its ethnic food scene.
She takes pride in her ethnic heritage.
The festival celebrates different ethnic traditions.
Etymology:
The word ethnic originates from Middle English ethnik, which refers to a heathen, derived from Old French ethnique. It ultimately traces back to Late Latin ethnicus, and Greek ethnikos, meaning national or foreign, related to ethnos meaning people or nation.
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