ethnic
Translation
ethnic
Examples
The city has many diverse ethnic groups.
The city has many diverse ethnic groups.
We enjoyed the ethnic food at the festival.
We enjoyed the ethnic food at the festival.
Grammar Patterns
((ethnic)) ((noun)) relating to a national or cultural group The city has many ethnic groups.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cultural, racial, national
Etymology
From Greek 'ethnos' meaning 'nation, people'. The suffix '-ic' means 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ethnos' -> 'ethnic'. It relates to a specific group of people or a nation.