ethnic minorities
plural noun
: people who belong to an ethnic group that is a relatively small part of a population
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About seven years ago, Parviz Afshari—Sam’s father—lived in Karaj and worked for a conglomerate whose essential purpose was to confiscate private property from dissidents, ethnic minorities, and other people disfavored by the government.
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Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Lawmakers and officials said ethnic minorities were targeted.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 June 2026
The statuette was brought on stage by Isabelle Huppert, who gave a speech that highlighted Streisand’s achievements in film, music and on the stage and also her support for the LGBTQ+ community and religious and ethnic minorities.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Huppert highlighted not only Streisand’s incredible achievements in film, music and on the stage but also her support for the LGBTQ+ community, and religious and ethnic minorities.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
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Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Lawmakers and officials said ethnic minorities were targeted.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 June 2026
The statuette was brought on stage by Isabelle Huppert, who gave a speech that highlighted Streisand’s achievements in film, music and on the stage and also her support for the LGBTQ+ community and religious and ethnic minorities.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Huppert highlighted not only Streisand’s incredible achievements in film, music and on the stage but also her support for the LGBTQ+ community, and religious and ethnic minorities.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
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“Ethnic minorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethnic%20minorities. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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