Question

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
ETHNIC
a)Racial
b)Legal
c)Moral
d)Foreign

Answer 1

Hint: The Word ‘Ethnic’ means relating to or characteristic of a large group of people who have the same national or cultural origins and who usually speak the same language, of traditional values.
Example: He loves ethnic food, especially Japanese and Chinese.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us analyse all the options and compare the meanings.
a)Racial: The word ‘racial’ means connected with people’s race; happening between people of different races.
Example: They lived in a racially mixed neighbourhood.
Example: They have an eye on him as a role model for racial harmony.

b)Legal: The word ‘legal’ means using or connected with the law.
Example: She is considering legal action against dental surgery.
Example: He was subsequently arrested and offered legal advice.

c)Moral: The word ‘moral’ means relating to beliefs about what is wrong or right.
Example: To lie is against my moral values.
Example: It is our moral duty to assist these victims.

d)Foreign: The word ‘foreign’ means dealing with or involving other countries.
Example: The film went on to win the best film in the foreign language award.
Example: She was on her first foreign holiday without her family.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
Some more synonyms of the word ethnic are traditional, national. Example: Let’s sing the national anthem. Since the word ‘foreign’ is contrary to the meaning of the word ‘ethnic’ we can consider it nearest to the opposite of the meaning of the word ‘ ethnic’.