Definitions

1. verb

to attribute or give a particular ethnic character to something

“The film was criticized for ethnicizing the culture of the indigenous people.”

2. verb

to attribute a particular ethnic origin to something or someone, often inaccurately

“The historian was accused of ethnicizing the historical events to fit her own narrative.”

3. verb

to make something seem more exotic or interesting by emphasizing its ethnic or cultural aspects

“The restaurant ethnicized its menu by adding dishes with unusual ingredients and spices.”