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ethnic Synonyms

Another word for ethnic

Choosing another word for ethnic depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition, heritage, language, or ancestry.

Usage Example

"The city is renowned for its diverse cultural neighborhoods and annual cultural festivals."

Strong
cultural
ancestral
racial
national
Weak
tribal

• adjective (Context 2)

Characteristic of or belonging to a traditional, non-Western, or minority culture, especially with respect to cuisine, music, or clothing.

Usage Example

"The market features several aisles dedicated to traditional foods and imported spices."

Strong
traditional
folk
indigenous
Weak
native

• adjective (Context 3)

Neither Christian nor Jewish; pagan or heathen (archaic).

Usage Example

"Early theological treatises often contrasted biblical traditions with pagan philosophies."

Strongest
pagan
heathen
Strong
gentile

Opposites of ethnic

The opposite of ethnic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonethnic
mainstream
See all opposites of ethnic

• Nearby Words

ethiopia
ethiopian
ethiopian mountain adder
ethnic
ethnically
ethnicity
ethos

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ethnic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ethnic
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