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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'n' in ethnic standing for 'Nation' or 'Nature of your culture.'
Quiz rápido
The city's unique charm comes from the many different _______ who have settled there over the centuries.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: ethnics
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.'
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse 'ethnic' with 'ethics.' Remember that 'ethnic' has an 'n' and relates to nations/culture, while 'ethics' relates to behavior.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'n' in ethnic standing for 'Nation' or 'Nature of your culture.'
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek word 'ethnikos,' meaning 'pertaining to a nation' or 'heathen' (in early Christian contexts).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In multicultural societies like the US, UK, and Canada, the term is central to discussions about diversity, civil rights, and cultural representation.
Quiz rápido
The city's unique charm comes from the many different _______ who have settled there over the centuries.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: ethnics
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