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ethnos Meaning & Definition

/ˈɛθ.nɒs/

What Does Ethnos Mean?

Ethnos is a noun that means An ethnic group, or a people who have a common national or cultural tradition.

Word Facts for Ethnos

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈɛθ.nɒs/
Syllables2
Synonymsethnic group
Pluralethne

Ethnos Definition (Noun)

  1. An ethnic group, or a people who have a common national or cultural tradition.

Synonyms of Ethnos

ethnic group
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Word Forms & Grammar

ethnos (plural ethne or ethnoses)

Origin of Ethnos

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔθνος (éthnos).

Ethnos Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of ethnos is /ˈɛθ.nɒs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɛθ).

Common Questions About Ethnos

What part of speech is ethnos?

Ethnos is a noun.

What is another word for ethnos?

Words with a similar meaning to ethnos include ethnic group. See the full list of ethnos synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ethnos?

The plural of ethnos is ethne.

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