Ethnic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Ethnic
Ethnic (adjective)
- of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
- being a member of a specified ethnic group
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a minority ethnic group
Ethnic (noun)
- a member of an ethnic group; especially, a member of a minority group who retains the customs, language, or social views of the group
Ethnic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ethnic
The most common words with a similar meaning to Ethnic:
Origin & Etymology of Ethnic
Middle English, from Late Latin ethnicus, from Greek ethnikos national, gentile, from ethnos nation, people; akin to Greek ēthos custom sib
First known use: 1542
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Ethnic
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 10
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 6
- Topics: Advanced GRE / C2
Words & Phrases Containing Ethnic
Frequently Asked Questions about Ethnic
What does "Ethnic" mean?
"Ethnic" means of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background.
What is another word for "Ethnic"?
Other words for "Ethnic" include ethnical, racial and tribal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ethnic" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Ethnic"?
There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ethnic". Common alternatives include ethnical, racial and tribal.
How do you use "Ethnic" in a sentence?
Examples of "Ethnic" in a sentence: "a festival featuring ethnic food and music".
Is "Ethnic" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Ethnic" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Ethnic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Ethnic" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Ethnic"?
"Ethnic" is pronounced /ˈeth-nik/ and divided into syllables as eth·nic.
What is the origin of the word "Ethnic"?
"Ethnic" comes from Middle English, from Late Latin ethnicus, from Greek ethnikos national, gentile, from ethnos nation, people; akin to Greek ēthos custom sib. First known use: 1542.