Meaning & use

multiethnic

adjective·Academic

Made up of people from several different ethnic groups.

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New York is one of the most multiethnic cities in the world.

The multiethnic neighborhood held a shared celebration with stalls from each community.

A note on using this word

Refers specifically to ethnicity, distinct from "multicultural," which can include shared practices beyond ethnic background.

Words with a similar meaning

multiracialdiverse

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