"ethnically challenged" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more ethnically challenged [comparative], most ethnically challenged [superlative]
Etymology: An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged. Etymology templates: {{U:en:imitating-challenged}} An ironic imitation of the perceived oversensitivity of language like mentally challenged. Head templates: {{en-adj}} ethnically challenged (comparative more ethnically challenged, superlative most ethnically challenged)
  1. (humorous, euphemistic, of a person) Belonging to a marginalized ethnicity. Tags: euphemistic, humorous Categories (topical): Racism
    Sense id: en-ethnically_challenged-en-adj-NhaFz5-M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms

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