異民族
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Meanings
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different ethnic group; different race; different peoples
Refers to ethnic groups or races distinct from one's own, often used in historical, anthropological, or political contexts.
Different ethnic groups have coexisted in this region since ancient times.
Usage patterns
- 〈異民族〉を支配するto rule over a different ethnic group
That dynasty ruled over many different ethnic groups.
- 〈異民族〉との戦争a war with a different ethnic group
The war with the different ethnic group continued for a long time.
- 〈異民族〉に支配されるto be ruled by a different ethnic group
This region was once ruled by a different ethnic group.