ethnic
Translation
ethnic
Examples
The city has many different ethnic groups.
The city has many different ethnic groups.
She loves wearing ethnic jewellery.
She loves wearing ethnic jewelry.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to a national or cultural group ethnic food
Similar Words
Synonyms: racial, cultural, national; Antonyms: non-ethnic, universal
Etymology
From Greek 'ethnos' meaning 'nation, people'. The suffix '-ic' forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ethnos' as 'people'. 'Ethnic' relates to a specific group of people.