1. people belonging to ethnic minority groups
Usage: informal; sometimes considered offensive

Examples

• The company’s diversity report showed low representation of ethnics in management positions.
• Some politicians use coded language when discussing ethnics and immigration.
• The term ‘ethnics’ is often viewed as reductive and potentially offensive.
• Many prefer more specific terms rather than the broad category of ethnics.
• The neighborhood has become more diverse with an influx of ethnics from various countries.