ethnic ethnic /ˈɛθnɪk/

adjective

1. () Denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people  ( ethnical , ethnic , cultural )
   denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
    Influenced by ethnic and cultural ties
   influenced by ethnic and cultural ties
    Ethnic food
   ethnic food
   
2. Not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam  ( ethnic , heathen , heathenish , pagan )
   not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
   

noun

1. A person who is a member of an ethnic group  ( ethnic )
   a person who is a member of an ethnic group