B2adjective 2K

Ethnic

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeθnɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈeθnɪk/"]/

Meaning of Ethnic

connected with or belonging to a group of people that share a cultural tradition

In simple words: Relating to a group of people with a shared culture, language, or ancestry.

Ethnic in a sentence

• The festival celebrated the ethnic diversity of the city with music and food from around the world.
• The museum exhibited artifacts related to the ethnic groups that inhabited the region for centuries.
• Ethnic clothing often varies significantly between neighboring communities.
• They studied ethnic conflicts to understand the causes of social unrest in the country.
• Ethnic cuisine is a major part of cultural identity and tradition.

How to use Ethnic

Use 'ethnic' when describing cultural or racial characteristics. Avoid in contexts where cultural identity isn't relevant, as it may seem insensitive.

Grammar pattern

ethnic + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'ethnic' as 'ethnic group' to remember it relates to culture and heritage.

Related words

Collocations with Ethnic

• ethnic diversity
• ethnic identity
• ethnic group
• ethnic background
• ethnic conflict

Synonyms for Ethnic

• cultural
• racial
• national
• tribal
• folk

Opposites of Ethnic

• unrelated
• general
• unmarked

Common mistakes with Ethnic

• Confused with 'ethical' (related to morals).
• Used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Mispronounced with emphasis on the second syllable instead of the first.

Frequently asked questions about Ethnic

What does Ethnic mean?

Relating to a group of people with a shared culture, language, or ancestry.

What is the definition of Ethnic?

connected with or belonging to a group of people that share a cultural tradition

How do you use Ethnic in a sentence?

The festival celebrated the ethnic diversity of the city with music and food from around the world.

Can you give another example of Ethnic?

The museum exhibited artifacts related to the ethnic groups that inhabited the region for centuries.

What are synonyms for Ethnic?

Common alternatives include cultural, racial, national, tribal, folk.

What is the opposite of Ethnic?

Opposite meanings include unrelated, general, unmarked.

What words go with Ethnic?

It commonly pairs with ethnic diversity, ethnic identity, ethnic group, ethnic background, ethnic conflict.

What are common mistakes when using Ethnic?

Confused with 'ethical' (related to morals). Used incorrectly as a noun instead of an adjective. Mispronounced with emphasis on the second syllable instead of the first.

How do you pronounce Ethnic?

US: /["/ˈeθnɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeθnɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ethnic?

Use 'ethnic' when describing cultural or racial characteristics. Avoid in contexts where cultural identity isn't relevant, as it may seem insensitive.

What CEFR level is Ethnic?

"Ethnic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.