Ethnically: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethnically

 

[ หˆษ›ฮธ.nษช.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

social context

Ethnically refers to characteristics or cultural identity associated with a particular ethnic group. It often pertains to aspects such as language, culture, nationality, or shared heritage.

Synonyms

culturally, racially

Examples of usage

  • The community is ethnically diverse.
  • Ethnically speaking, she identifies as Hispanic.
  • The ethnically varied population contributes to the city's culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethnically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น etnicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคคเฅ€เคฏ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ethnisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara etnis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั‚ะฝั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ etnicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ‘ๆ—็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ethniquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รฉtnicamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etnik olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผ์กฑ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑู‚ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etnicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ etnicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ‘ๆ—ไธŠๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ etniฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณรฐernislega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฝะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ—แƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etnik olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รฉtnicamente

Etymology

The term 'ethnically' derives from the root word 'ethnic,' which comes from the Greek word 'ethnos,' meaning 'nation' or 'people.' In English, 'ethnic' began to appear in the late 19th century, reflecting growing interest in cultural identity and diversity. The suffix '-ally' is a common way to form adverbs in English, allowing the term to describe the manner in which something is related to a particular ethnicity. Over time, as global awareness of different cultures and societies expanded, the use of 'ethnically' became more prominent, particularly in discussions around multiculturalism, social justice, and identity politics. Today, the word is utilized in various contexts, including sociology, anthropology, and politics, highlighting the importance of understanding individuals and groups through the lens of their ethnic backgrounds.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,608, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.