interethnic

eth·nic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eth-nik]
- /ˈɛθ nɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eth-nik]
- /ˈɛθ nɪk/

Definitions of interethnic word

adjective interethnic pertaining to or characteristic of a people, especially a group (ethnic group) sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like. 1
adjective interethnic referring to the origin, classification, characteristics, etc., of such groups. 1
adjective interethnic being a member of an ethnic group, especially of a group that is a minority within a larger society: ethnic Chinese in San Francisco. 1
adjective interethnic of, relating to, or characteristic of members of such a group. 1
adjective interethnic belonging to or deriving from the cultural, religious, or linguistic traditions of a people or country: ethnic dances. 1
adjective interethnic (of a human being) displaying characteristics, as in physical appearance, language, or accent, that can cause one to be identified by others as a member of a minority ethnic group: Her new boyfriend looks ethnic to me. 1

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Origin of interethnic

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English ethnik heathen < Late Latin ethnicus < Greek ethnikós. See ethno-, -ic

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Parts of speech for Interethnic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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interethnic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

interethnic usage trend in Literature

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