multiethnic

Thân thiện

A multiethnic group of children play together in a city park.

Definition

Adjective: - Involving, consisting of, or representing several different ethnic groups within a society or organization.

Usage

The adjective "multiethnic" is used to describe a place, society, organization, or gathering that includes people from multiple ethnic backgrounds. It emphasizes diversity and coexistence.

Examples

• The city is celebrated for its vibrant and multiethnic population.
• The school's multiethnic student body enriches classroom discussions.
• They aim to create a multiethnic coalition to address community issues.

Advanced Usage

• Multiethnic society/state/nation: A common collocation describing a country or community composed of multiple ethnic groups.
  • Canada is often cited as a successful multiethnic society.

Variants and Related Words

• Multi-ethnic: A hyphenated variant with the same meaning. The hyphen is sometimes used, especially in British English or in formal writing to aid clarity.
  • The festival is a multi-ethnic celebration.

Synonyms

• Multicultural: (While closely related, "multicultural" often emphasizes cultural differences and practices, whereas "multiethnic" focuses specifically on ethnic origins.)
• Pluralistic: (Suggests a society where multiple distinct groups coexist.)
• Diverse: (A broader term that can include ethnic diversity among other types.)

Antonyms

• Homogeneous: (Having a uniform composition, especially in terms of ethnicity.)
• Monoethnic: (Consisting of a single ethnic group.)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. involving several ethnic groups

Từ đồng nghĩa

• multi-ethnic