ethno-

1. a combining form meaning ”race,” “people,” or “culture,” used in the formation of compound words:

   ethnography;

   ethnogenic.

ethno-

combining_form

1. indicating race, people, or culture

   ethnology

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethno-¹

< Greek, combining form of éthnos

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethno-¹

via French from Greek ethnos race

Example Sentences

"Pretend that you as the author understand that the ethno in ethno-nationalism is never going to fly in this politically correct, multi-cultural context. How would you go about writing a book that advances the ball on ethno-Nationalism while avoiding the issue of the ethno?" argued the review.

From Salon

The Parisians do have their fashion quirks — which made room for so-called baggy ethno yoga pants open in front or rigid, lime-green, open-back tutus.

From Los Angeles Times

"One of their memorable and interesting approaches is to use folk motifs and ethno elements in their songs. So that's a very distinguishing feature."

From BBC

The power of the Prosperity Party “in the coming election will draw on the fear of ethno- nationalism, for people’s personal well-being — and even the survival of the nation,” said Abel Abate, an Ethiopian political analyst.

From Washington Post

The “alt-right” ideologically driven racial “ethno state” vision is not really that different than that of the private billionaire.

From Salon