polyethnic
- adjective
- /ˌpɒliˈɛθnɪk/
:
poliétnico
- But sociopolitical nations are all at once polyethnic and multicultural, and when the concept of the nation is understood this way, we should have nothing against nation-states.
Examples
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Many neighborhoods in the New York City area and elsewhere are increasingly polyethnic.
Academic text (2002) -
And if Quebec were to separate, Canada and Quebec would still remain polyethnic, pluricultural, and multinational.
Academic text (1999) -
This, however, is to be expected in polyethnic societies where each group's growth rate is scrutinized for how it may affect politics.
Academic text (2002) -
Whether Quebec becomes sovereign or not, it is itself already a polyethnic, pluricultural, and multinational federated state.
Academic text (1999) -
Given the uneven distribution of power, prestige, and wealth among the constituent groups in polyethnic societies and the ensuing competition for scarce goods, people, so the argument goes, can be organized more effectively on the basis of ethnicity than of social class.
Academic text (1992) -
Many neighborhoods in New York City are known for their polyethnic communities, showcasing a vibrant mix of cultures.
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The city can be described as polyethnic, with residents from various ethnic backgrounds living and working together.
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In a polyethnic society, people from different ethnicities contribute to a rich tapestry of traditions and perspectives.
Synonyms
46
4.3
Involving people from different races
38
3.8
Having people from many countries and backgrounds living and working together
14
4.0
Made up of people from different races
6
3.8
Having people from different cultures living together
4
6.8
Relating to people of different races, often in families or adoption
3
4.1
About contact between people from different cultures
1
5.7
Involving people from different racial or cultural groups
1
7.5
Connecting people or ideas from more than one culture
1
3.0
Having people of different races living or working together
Having people from different ethnic groups living or working together
How Ethnically Diverse
1
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Polyethnic comes from poly- 'many' and ethnic 'people' or 'groups'. That gives the image of many peoples living together, so polyethnic means involving several different ethnic groups.