ethnic-inclusive
|eth-nic-in-klu-sive|
/ˌɛθ.nɪk ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/
embracing all ethnic groups
Etymology
'ethnic-inclusive' originates from Modern English, specifically by combining the adjective 'ethnic' and the adjective 'inclusive'.
'ethnic' comes from Greek 'ethnikos' via Latin/Old French 'ethnique' meaning 'of a nation or people'; 'inclusive' comes from Latin 'includere' (in- 'into' + cludere 'to shut') via Old French/Latin influence and Middle English 'inclusive'. The compound 'ethnic-inclusive' is a modern coinage formed by combining these two elements in English.
Originally, 'ethnic' referred to a nation or people and 'inclusive' to enclosing or including; together in modern usage they mean 'embracing or including multiple ethnic groups' rather than the older senses taken separately.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
including or intended to include people of different ethnic groups; not excluding any ethnicity.
The committee adopted an ethnic-inclusive policy to ensure all communities were represented.
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Last updated: 2025/10/27 11:59