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multiethnic

[ muhl-tee-eth-nik, muhl-tahy- ]
/ ˌmʌl tiˈɛθ nɪk, ˌmʌl taɪ- /
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adjective
involving or pertaining to two or more distinct ethnic groups.
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Origin of multiethnic

First recorded in 1965–70; multi- + ethnic
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British Dictionary definitions for multiethnic

multiethnic
/ (ˌmʌltɪˈɛθnɪk) /

adjective
consisting of, relating to, or designed for various different races
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