multiethnic
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.)
Adjective
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involving several ethnic groups
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