Synonyms of ethnic

ethnic

adjective

ˈeth-nik 

as in racial

of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture

a festival featuring ethnic food and music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• racial
• ethnical
• tribal
• cultural
• familial
• national
• multicultural
• folk
• kin
• kindred
• multiculti

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ethnic

In addition, clothing and accessories should not promote negative ethnic or racial commentary, hatred, or threats of violence in any form. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least populous province, has long faced a separatist insurgency led by ethnic Baloch groups seeking greater autonomy or independence. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Across racial and ethnic groups, Paxton draws 59% of white voters, 13% of Black voters and 29% of Hispanic voters, while Talarico draws 37%, 80% and 61% of those same groups, respectively. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Could the disturbing visions of the forest be mapped onto the history of ethnic tension and regime collapse that is deeply felt in that region? — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 10 July 2026