multiethnic

American  

[muhl-tee-eth-nik, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈɛθ nɪk, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

1. involving or pertaining to two or more distinct ethnic groups.

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multiethnic British  

/ ˌmʌltɪˈɛθnɪk /

adjective

1. consisting of, relating to, or designed for various different races

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Etymology

Origin of multiethnic

First recorded in 1965–70; multi- + ethnic

Example Sentences

Bass’ own family reflects the multiethnic nature of her city.

From Los Angeles Times

Having paid homage to the Chinese and Norwegian sides of my heritage, I wanted to dive into my Hawaiian roots with a relatable protagonist and a multiethnic, multigenerational family.

From Los Angeles Times

Their districts span California from the border to the Sierra, the Central Valley to Orange County, as do their life stories: children of immigrants, multiethnic, multigenerational.

From Los Angeles Times

“We built a big tent — a multigenerational, multiracial, multiethnic coalition of people, which just reflected my upbringing,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

What of the history of progressive organizing and multiracial and multiethnic alliances in “rural America”, especially in Appalachia?

From Salon