Ethnically
ˈɛθnɪk(ə)li
Definitions
In a way that relates to or is based on a particular ethnic group or groups.
ˈɛθnɪk(ə)li
In a way that relates to a particular ethnic group or groups.
The census data was analyzed ethnically to understand the population distribution.
💡 Simply: It's like saying something is happening because of people's backgrounds or cultures. For example, a disagreement might happen ethnically if people from different cultures have different ideas.
👶 For kids: It means doing something because of what group of people you belong to, like your family's culture or where they come from.
More Examples
The study explored the ethnically diverse communities within the city.
The region is ethnically fragmented due to historical migrations.
How It's Used
"The conflict was ethnically motivated."
"The government is accused of ethnically cleansing the region."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From 'ethnic', derived from the Greek 'ethnos' (nation, people), with the suffix '-ally' indicating 'in a... manner'. It entered English in the late 19th century.
The term 'ethnically' gained prominence in the late 20th century with the rise of multiculturalism and discussions around identity and diversity.
Memory tip
Think of 'ethnic' groups and how they are related to each other. -ally means 'in a way that...', so 'ethnically' means in a way that is about ethnic groups.
Word Origin
"nation, people"