ethnicity — the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeθnɪsəti/
Example Sentences
- The job application form asks about ethnicity, but I'm still confused whether I should check 'Korean' or 'Asian' or just write 'confused student who eats both kimchi and pizza for breakfast.'
- Canada celebrates its multiculturalism by recognizing various ethnicities through official policies.
- Her mixed ethnicity gives her the superpower of understanding both her grandmother's complaints in Korean and her neighbor's gossip in Spanish.
ethnicity
NOUN[/ˈeθnɪsəti/]
the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition
The festival celebrates every ethnicity with music, food, and traditional dress.
When authenticity becomes centricity, ethnicity creates unity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Ancient Greek 'ethnos' (people, nation, tribe), referring to a group sharing common culture and traditions. The term evolved to denote the characteristics and identity associated with a particular ethnic group.
Breakdown
ethno- (from Greek ethnos, meaning people or nation) + -ic (adjective-forming suffix) + -ity (noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality).
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📝Examples
“The job application form asks about ethnicity, but I'm still confused whether I should check 'Korean' or 'Asian' or just write 'confused student who eats both kimchi and pizza for breakfast.'”
“Canada celebrates its multiculturalism by recognizing various ethnicities through official policies.”
“Her mixed ethnicity gives her the superpower of understanding both her grandmother's complaints in Korean and her neighbor's gossip in Spanish.”
“Researchers study how ethnicity influences educational outcomes in different communities.”
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