Meaning & use
multiethnic
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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