1. of or relating to a group of people sharing a common culture, language, ancestry, or national origin
Usage: formal or technical; 'ethnic' is more commonly used in modern English
2. characteristic of or belonging to a particular ethnic group
Usage: often used in academic or anthropological contexts

Examples

• The museum displayed ethnical artifacts from various African societies.
• Ethnical diversity is an important aspect of modern urban communities.
• The study examined ethnical patterns in migration and settlement.
• Ethnical traditions are often passed down through generations within families.
• The region has a rich ethnical heritage spanning thousands of years.