B2 noun Neutro #39 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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.

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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.

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ethnic
Verb
ethnicize
Advérbio
ethnically
Adjetivo
ethnic
Relacionado
ethnicity
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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

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.

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ethnic
Verb
ethnicize
Advérbio
ethnically
Adjetivo
ethnic
Relacionado
ethnicity

Colocações comuns

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

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

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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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.'

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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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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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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

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region

B2

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resource

B2

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hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

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layer

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A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

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