ethnic
/ˈeθ.nɪk/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.
Key Academic Collocations
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ethnicethnicallyethnicityethnicities
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
racialculturaltribalancestralindigenous
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Metropolitan cities with high levels of ethnic diversity frequently report elevated rates of cultural vitality and culinary entrepreneurship."
"The census chart details the labor force participation rates of various ethnic minority groups across metropolitan sectors."
"Governments must enforce strict anti-discrimination legislation to ensure equal career mobility across all ethnic backgrounds."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Ethnic minority groups' and 'celebrating ethnic diversity' are core collocations for multiculturalism essays.