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ethnotype 

from the French; same spelling 1. A characteristic quality or trait of any organism with a level of extrinsic complexity that rises to the point of forming a discreet and evolving, however slowly, aspect of distinctive culturally created structure. 2. the discreet organism itself. 3. a characteristic artifact or complete structure deemed to be created or distinctively modified by an organism(s) at the required level of cultural advancement for qualification as a (2) see above.
The Aborigine, nearly naked except for a blanket and a throwing stick, represented a deeply ancient ethnotype, as did the tune he whistled or as the intricately carved stick in his hand.
ethnotype by bjhodge8 October 27, 2016
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Someone who wants nothing to do with people of color, including someone who wants all immigrants in the USA to be supported. Also, someone who is afraid of people of color.
Why'd you cross the street when you saw that black guy? Don't be such an ethnope.

A certain political party loves to demonize people of color to win votes from fellow ethnopes.
ethnope by CobraKai99 February 1, 2025
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Ethnohypocratic

Ethnohypocratic (noun)
When a person espouses and upholds a moral principle but betrays it in practice when it serves an emotional or group interest, especially by justifying harmful actions against those they deem "deserving", typically members of an out-group while condemning the same actions when done by or to others.
He felt no guilt learning of the horrible things done to the prisoner even though those very same things happened to his loved one. He softened the weight of his guilt in justification and vengeful satisfaction. How ethnohypocratic of him.
Ethnohypocratic by _bish0p March 10, 2026
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"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

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DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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