multiethnic

[ muhl-tee-eth-nik, muhl-tahy- ]

adjective

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

multiethnic

/ ˌmʌltɪˈɛθnɪk /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of multiethnic¹

First recorded in 1965–70; multi- + ethnic

Example Sentences

It’s also possible that more multiracial and multiethnic kids will start to critically examine their race and how they fit into American society.

From FiveThirtyEight

Helping the Hazara secure the future they want—a democratic, rights respecting, multiethnic country—will help Afghanistan achieve the future it so desperately needs.

From Time

They built a broad, multiethnic coalition to support the case and won in federal court.

From Time

In short, Gasparilla was a way to bring the multiethnic population of Tampa together in celebration.

From Washington Post

He was not the choice of those who wanted to see Democrats reflect the young, multiethnic, majority-female voters driving their electoral victories.

From Vox

Considering your multiethnic upbringing, what are some ways in which you look at this country differently than other players?

From The Daily Beast

As citizens of a multiethnic country that is only about 60 percent ethnic Persian, every Iranian instinctively understands this.

From The Daily Beast