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ethnicity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɛθˈnɪsəti/

Forms: ethnicities

ethnicity means: The shared background of a group, including its family origins, language, and culture.

noun

CULTURAL BACKGROUNDB2

The shared background of a group, including its family origins, language, and culture.

  • The form asks about your ethnicity.
  • People of every ethnicity took part in the festival.
  • Her research explores how language shapes ethnicity.

Similar words: ethnic background, ethnic identity

Common phrases: ethnicity and culture, regardless of ethnicity, ethnicity of someone

ETHNIC GROUPC1

A group of people who share family origins, culture, or language.

  • Many ethnicities live in this city.
  • The committee includes members of several ethnicities.
  • Each ethnicity has its own traditions.

Similar words: ethnic group

Common phrases: different ethnicities, many ethnicities, minority ethnicity

Questions about ethnicity

What does ethnicity mean?

The shared background of a group, including its family origins, language, and culture.

What is ethnicity in other languages?

Türkçe: etnik köken · Español: etnicidad · Français: origine ethnique · Deutsch: ethnische Herkunft · Italiano: etnia · 日本語: 民族性

How do you pronounce ethnicity?

It is pronounced /ɛθˈnɪsəti/.

How do you use ethnicity in a sentence?

The form asks about your ethnicity. People of every ethnicity took part in the festival.

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