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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 Doctorow, Cory

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