ethnic minority

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Noun ethnic minority has 1 sense

ethnic minority - a group that has different national or cultural traditions from the majority of the population
--₁ is a kind of ethnic group, ethnos
--₁ has particulars:
Berber, Arab-Berber; Dagestani; Maori; Maya; Pathan, Pashtun

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Ethnic Minority

Noun:

A group of people who belong to a particular ethnic or cultural background and constitute a smaller proportion of the total population in a region or country.

Example Sentences:

Indigenous tribes are often considered the ethnic minority in many countries.
The government has implemented policies to support the rights of ethnic minorities.

Adjective:

Relating to or characteristic of a particular ethnic or cultural group that is smaller in number compared to the rest of the population.

Example Sentences:

The ethnic minority community has its own unique cultural practices.
We aim to promote inclusivity and celebrate the diversity of ethnic minority groups.

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