mono-ethnic
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/ˌmɒnoʊˈɛθnɪk/
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/ˌmɒnəʊˈɛθnɪk/
single ethnic group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mono-ethnic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'ethnos' meaning 'nation' or 'people'.
Historical Evolution
'mono-' combined with 'ethnic' to form the modern English word 'mono-ethnic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a single nation or people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a single ethnic group.
The country is largely mono-ethnic, with over 90% of the population belonging to the same ethnic group.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 15:30