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ethnique

ethnic

adjective et-NEEK Rare
People & Society Community

Origin: Greek ethnikos, from ethnos 'people, nation'

Usage Note

Ethnique describes features relating to a distinct cultural, national, or racial group. The phrase minorité ethnique (ethnic minority) is common in political and social discourse. In fashion, style ethnique loosely refers to patterns or clothing inspired by non-Western cultures.

Examples

"La ville abrite de nombreuses communautés ethniques."

Natural Translation

The city is home to many ethnic communities.

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