However, "jathika" can also have a broader meaning depending on the context. It can sometimes be used to mean "ethnic" or "racial", especially when referring to the Sinhalese people as an ethnic group.
For example:
* "Jathika uthsava" would translate to "National festival".
* "Jathika sangramaya" could be translated as "Ethnic struggle" or "Racial conflict".
Therefore, the exact English translation of "jathika" depends on the specific context in which it is used.