B2 noun Neutral #39 am häufigsten

ethnic

/ˈɛθnɪk/

As a noun, an ethnic refers to a member of a specific ethnic group, typically a minority group that retains distinct cultural, religious, or linguistic traditions. In modern usage, it is often used to describe individuals who belong to a population that shares a common national or cultural heritage.

Beispiele

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The festival was a wonderful celebration of the various ethnics that make up our city's population.

The festival was a wonderful celebration of the various ethnic group members that make up our city's population.

2

The census data provides a detailed breakdown of the different ethnics residing within the metropolitan area.

The census data provides a detailed breakdown of the different ethnic individuals residing within the metropolitan area.

3

There are so many different ethnics in my neighborhood, and I love the variety of food they bring.

There are so many different ethnic groups in my neighborhood, and I love the variety of food they bring.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ethnic
Verb
ethnicize
Adverb
ethnically
Adjektiv
ethnic
Verwandt
ethnicity
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'n' in ethnic standing for 'Nation' or 'Nature of your culture.'

Schnelles Quiz

The city's unique charm comes from the many different _______ who have settled there over the centuries.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ethnics

Beispiele

1

The festival was a wonderful celebration of the various ethnics that make up our city's population.

everyday

The festival was a wonderful celebration of the various ethnic group members that make up our city's population.

2

The census data provides a detailed breakdown of the different ethnics residing within the metropolitan area.

formal

The census data provides a detailed breakdown of the different ethnic individuals residing within the metropolitan area.

3

There are so many different ethnics in my neighborhood, and I love the variety of food they bring.

informal

There are so many different ethnic groups in my neighborhood, and I love the variety of food they bring.

4

Sociological research often examines how specific ethnics maintain their cultural identity across generations.

academic

Sociological research often examines how specific ethnic group members maintain their cultural identity across generations.

5

Our recruitment policy aims to include ethnics from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure a diverse workforce.

business

Our recruitment policy aims to include people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to ensure a diverse workforce.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ethnic
Verb
ethnicize
Adverb
ethnically
Adjektiv
ethnic
Verwandt
ethnicity

Häufige Kollokationen

diverse ethnics individuals from various cultural backgrounds
urban ethnics ethnic group members living in cities
religious ethnics individuals defined by both their ethnicity and religion
local ethnics ethnic groups belonging to a specific local area
white ethnics a term often used in US history to describe European immigrant groups

Häufige Phrasen

ethnic makeup

the composition of different ethnic groups in a population

ethnic identity

the sense of belonging to a specific ethnic group

ethnic origins

the ancestral or national roots of a person

Wird oft verwechselt mit

ethnic vs ethic

Ethic refers to moral principles or values, while ethnic refers to cultural or national heritage.

ethnic vs ethnicity

Ethnicity is the abstract noun for the state of belonging to a group, whereas ethnic can be used as a noun for the person themselves.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'ethnic' is widely used as an adjective, using it as a noun (e.g., 'an ethnic') can sometimes be perceived as dated or overly categorical. It is often more respectful to say 'a person of [X] ethnicity' or 'members of an ethnic group.'

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse 'ethnic' with 'ethics.' Remember that 'ethnic' has an 'n' and relates to nations/culture, while 'ethics' relates to behavior.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'n' in ethnic standing for 'Nation' or 'Nature of your culture.'

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'ethnikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a nation' or 'heathen' (in early Christian contexts).

Grammatikmuster

Used as a countable noun, usually in the plural (ethnics). Commonly functions as a collective noun when referring to a specific community.
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Kultureller Kontext

In multicultural societies like the US, UK, and Canada, the term is central to discussions about diversity, civil rights, and cultural representation.

Schnelles Quiz

The city's unique charm comes from the many different _______ who have settled there over the centuries.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ethnics

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