ethnic
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.
例文
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'n' in ethnic standing for 'Nation' or 'Nature of your culture.'
クイックテスト
The city's unique charm comes from the many different _______ who have settled there over the centuries.
正解!
正解は: ethnics
例文
The festival was a wonderful celebration of the various ethnics that make up our city's population.
everydayThe festival was a wonderful celebration of the various ethnic group members that make up our city's population.
The census data provides a detailed breakdown of the different ethnics residing within the metropolitan area.
formalThe census data provides a detailed breakdown of the different ethnic individuals residing within the metropolitan area.
There are so many different ethnics in my neighborhood, and I love the variety of food they bring.
informalThere are so many different ethnic groups in my neighborhood, and I love the variety of food they bring.
Sociological research often examines how specific ethnics maintain their cultural identity across generations.
academicSociological research often examines how specific ethnic group members maintain their cultural identity across generations.
Our recruitment policy aims to include ethnics from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure a diverse workforce.
businessOur recruitment policy aims to include people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to ensure a diverse workforce.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
Ethic refers to moral principles or values, while ethnic refers to cultural or national heritage.
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.
使い方のコツ
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.'
よくある間違い
Learners often confuse 'ethnic' with 'ethics.' Remember that 'ethnic' has an 'n' and relates to nations/culture, while 'ethics' relates to behavior.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'n' in ethnic standing for 'Nation' or 'Nature of your culture.'
語源
Derived from the Greek word 'ethnikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a nation' or 'heathen' (in early Christian contexts).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In multicultural societies like the US, UK, and Canada, the term is central to discussions about diversity, civil rights, and cultural representation.
クイックテスト
The city's unique charm comes from the many different _______ who have settled there over the centuries.
正解!
正解は: ethnics
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