ethnic
Meaning
The term "ethnic" refers to characteristics, cultures, or identities related to a particular group of people who share a common heritage, language, or tradition.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "ethnic" with "racial," as they refer to different concepts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
a
small
crowd
gathered
in
the
town
square
for
the
weekly
food
market
,
where
stalls
from
different
communities
sold
homemade
dishes
.
My
neighbour
invited
me
to
try
an
ethnic
stew
that
her
family
has
cooked
for
generations
,
and
the
warm
spices
smelled
wonderful
.
We
sat
on
a
bench
and
talked
about
the
simple
traditions
behind
each
recipe
while
children
played
nearby
.
After
tasting
several
dishes
I
decided
to
ask
for
the
recipe
and
promised
to
cook
it
at
home
next
week
.
This
kind
of
event
helps
people
learn
about
other
cultures
and
feel
more
connected
to
their
neighbours
.
Common Phrases
ethnic diversity
ethnic background
ethnic identity
Synonyms
Related Words
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