1. relating to a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry
2. relating to people who are not part of the main or dominant culture in a country

1. a person who belongs to an ethnic minority group
Usage: sometimes considered offensive

Examples

• The city celebrates its ethnic diversity with an annual festival.
• She studies ethnic music from around the world.
• The neighborhood has many ethnic restaurants serving authentic cuisine.
• Ethnic tensions have existed in the region for decades.
• The museum displays ethnic art and traditional crafts.
• He researches ethnic voting patterns in urban areas.
• The school promotes understanding among different ethnic groups.