Ethnic Definition & Meaning
ethnic
- adjective
- denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; "influenced by ethnic and cultural ties"- J.F.Kennedy; "ethnic food"
- not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
- noun
- a person who is a member of an ethnic group
"Ethnic" in song lyrics
See how ethnic is used in real songs:
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"Cuz you a 16th Mexican, you ain't ethnic"
The Grouch — Artsy -
"allhairy.com ethnic"
AOL — AOL -
"kansas city ethnic"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with ethnic
Usage tips for "ethnic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ethnic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ethnic to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ethnic mean?
- denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; "influenced by ethnic and cultural ties"- J.F.Kennedy; "ethnic food" not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam a person who is a member of an ethnic group
- What part of speech is ethnic?
- Ethnic is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does ethnic have?
- Ethnic has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).