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AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word
ethnic
/ˈeθnɪk/ Syllables: ˈeth·nic
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Relating to a group sharing a common cultural or national heritage.
Synonyms
cultural
national
minority
Antonyms
None available
Translations
ethnic in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
عرقي، إثني
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
يتعلق بمجموعة من الناس يتشاركون في نفس الثقافة أو اللغة أو التاريخ أو الأصل.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Ethnic relates to cultural or national groups. Ethnic minority groups share heritage that differs from the majority. Ethnic diversity enriches academic and social communities.
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Memory TipEthnic comes from Greek 'ethnos' meaning a people or nation.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in senior leadership positions across many institutions.
The study examines how ethnic background affects access to quality educational provision.
Ethnic diversity in the classroom can enrich learning and broaden students' perspectives.
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