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Ethnic Group

A group of people sharing a common ancestry, culture, language, or history.

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An ethnic group is a collection of people who share a common ancestry, culture, language, or history.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛθnɪk ɡruːp/

Etymology

The term 'ethnic' derives from the Greek word 'ethnos,' meaning ‘people’ or ‘nation.’

Explain Like I’m 5

An ethnic group is like a big family sharing similar traditions, languages, or where their ancestors came from.

Fun Facts

The concept of ethnicity is relatively modern, emerging in the 19th century
Many ethnic groups have unique traditional clothing or music
Ethnic identity can be a source of pride and belonging

FAQ

What defines an ethnic group? Shared ancestry, culture, language or history
How are ethnic groups different from races? Ethnic groups are based on cultural and historical factors, while race is a socially constructed concept
Can people belong to multiple ethnic groups? Yes, individuals can have diverse backgrounds and identify with more than one ethnic group

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

nationality ethnicity people

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

social group population

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Jewish people African American Han Chinese

Meronyms — Parts or Components

culture language traditions

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

society nation

Indexes

cultural group social group

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