Ethnic Minority (Noun)
Meaning
A group that has different national or cultural traditions from the majority of the population.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- In the United Kingdom, the Asian community is one of the largest ethnic minority groups.
- The ethnic minority in the country has been facing discriminatory practices in all aspects of life.
- Immigration has introduced new ethnic minority groups to the country's population, which has further diversified its culture.
- The government has implemented policies to help eliminate barriers faced by ethnic minority entrepreneurs in accessing finance.
- Despite being a minority, the group has preserved its distinct cultural identity and traditions, and its language and customs remain an important part of their heritage.