ethnically
adverb/ˈɛθnɪkli/
Frequency rank: #11,483 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that relates to ethnic origin, culture, or background
Example sentence
The region is ethnically diverse, with many different cultural groups living side by side.
Synonyms & related words
- culturally
- racially
- tribally
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