Definitions for ethnic group
eth·nic group

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.8 / 9 votes

1. ethnic group, ethnosnoun

   people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 20 votes

1. ethnic groupnoun

   A group of people who identify with one another, especially on the basis of racial, cultural, or religious grounds.

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1. Ethnic group

   An ethnic group or ethnicity is a named social category of people who identify with each other on the basis of shared attributes that distinguish them from other groups such as a common set of traditions, ancestry, language, history, society, culture, nation, religion, or social treatment within their residing area. Ethnicity is sometimes used interchangeably with the term nation, particularly in cases of ethnic nationalism, and is separate from, but related to the concept of races. Ethnicity can be an inherited status or based on the society within which one lives. Membership of an ethnic group tends to be defined by a shared cultural heritage, ancestry, origin myth, history, homeland, language or dialect, symbolic systems such as religion, mythology and ritual, cuisine, dressing style, art or physical appearance. Ethnic groups often continue to speak related languages and share a similar gene pool. By way of language shift, acculturation, adoption and religious conversion, individuals or groups may over time shift from one ethnic group to another. Ethnic groups may be subdivided into subgroups or tribes, which over time may become separate ethnic groups themselves due to endogamy or physical isolation from the parent group. Conversely, formerly separate ethnicities can merge to form a pan-ethnicity and may eventually merge into one single ethnicity. Whether through division or amalgamation, the formation of a separate ethnic identity is referred to as ethnogenesis.

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1. ethnic group

   An ethnic group is a category of people who identify with each other based on common characteristics such as shared ancestry, culture, history, language, or nation. These groups often maintain a strong sense of social cohesion and self-identity. Ethnic groups may also be distinguished by their racial, tribal, religious, or geographical traits. Membership is typically passed down through generations and can influence a person's lifestyle, behavior, and beliefs.

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1. Ethnic group

   Ethnicity or ethnic group is a socially defined category based on common culture or nationality. Ethnicity can, but does not have to, include common ancestry, cuisine, dressing style, heritage, history, language or dialect, physical appearance, religion, symbols, traditions, or other cultural factors. Ethnic identity is constantly reinforced through common characteristics which set the group apart from other groups.

Matched Categories

1. • Group

How to pronounce ethnic group?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ethnic group in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ethnic group in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ethnic group in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of ethnic group in a Sentence

1. Frieda Bright:

   We have a zero percent chance of finding compatible blood for this little girl if we look in pretty much any other ethnic group, we are searching the world to try to find blood for this little girl.

2. The German-educated Kizilyurek:

   To see people coming out from one ethnic group and joining the other ethnic group and trying to do things together for a nationalist, this is an unknown world, so most of them are reacting because of prejudices, because of ignorance.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ethnic group
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ethnic_Group
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_Group
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ethnic group