<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Pertaining to or characteristic of a people, especially a group (ethnic group) sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.</li><li>Referring to the origin, classification, characteristics, etc., of such groups.</li><li>Being a member of an ethnic group, especially of a group that is a minority within a larger society: ethnic Chinese in San Francisco.</li><li>Of, relating to, or characteristic of members of such a group.</li><li>Belonging to or deriving from the cultural, religious, or linguistic traditions of a people or country: ethnic dances.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>Indigenous</li><li>National</li><li>Native</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A member of an ethnic group.</li></ul>