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polyethnic

American  
[pol-ee-eth-nik] / ˌpɒl iˈɛθ nɪk /

adjective

  1. inhabited by or consisting of people of many ethnic backgrounds.


Etymology

Origin of polyethnic

First recorded in 1885–90; poly- + ethnic


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The then Fianna Fáil-led government said it brought in an updated blasphemy law because Ireland’s 1937 constitution only protected the rights of Christians from offence and that the Republic was now a multifaith, polyethnic society.

From The Guardian ● May 9, 2017

Was this polyethnic look always part of your plan?

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2016

The French fashion magazine Elle helped pioneer the polyethnic look in its editorial pages, then exported the philosophy to America when it launched a U.S. edition four years ago.

From Time Magazine Archive

Lyman carried the pitch package, color-matched, polyethnic, edgy and cool, with great copy.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow

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