Synonyms for

Ethnic

Verb / ˈeθnɪk / Another word for ethnic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a particular race, nation, or tribe and their customs and traditions

Synonyms & similar words

heathen pagan cultural heathenish ethnical cultural racial traditional indigenous native tribal national regional folk ancestral heritage customary traditionalistic ethnical ethnocultural ethnological ethnographic ethnospecific ethnonational multicultural

Synonyms by register

Formal

racial tribal national cultural

Literary

folk kindred

Antonyms

universal cosmopolitan global international multicultural unethnic

Common collocations

  • ethnic group
  • ethnic cleansing
  • ethnic background
  • ethnic food
  • ethnic minority
  • ethnic origin
  • ethnic diversity
  • ethnic conflict

Word family

noun ethnicity
adjective ethnic
adverb ethnically

Usage note

Often used to describe groups based on shared cultural or national heritage. Be mindful of its historical and sometimes sensitive connotations, especially when discussing identity or conflict.

Example sentences

  1. My friend's family celebrates many ethnic holidays.
  2. The museum has a collection of ethnic art from around the world.
  3. She learned about her ethnic background by studying her family tree.
  4. The restaurant serves a variety of ethnic cuisine.
  5. The parade showcased many different ethnic groups in colorful costumes.

Quotes

  • "I am proud of my ethnic heritage and the traditions that come with it." - Unknown
  • "The beauty of ethnic diversity is that it enriches our lives in countless ways." - Deborah Williams
  • "Embrace your ethnic identity and celebrate the unique qualities that make you who you are." - Unknown

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