Noun
/ɛθˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/
The term "ethnicity" refers to a category of people who identify with each other based on shared cultural, social, or national experiences. It often involves a common heritage, language, customs, and sometimes religion. Ethnicity is frequently used in discussions of identity, culture, and social demographics and can be seen in both written and spoken contexts, though it may appear more often in academic or sociological writings.
"Ethnicity" is commonly used in social science discussions, politics, and discussions about diversity or community identity, making it a word of significant importance in various contexts relating to sociology, anthropology, and politics.
Она гордится своей смешанной этнической принадлежностью, в которую входят ирландское и мексиканское наследие.
The study examined the impact of ethnicity on educational attainment.
Исследование изучило влияние этнической принадлежности на уровень образования.
Events celebrating different ethnicities help promote understanding and unity among communities.
"Ethnicity" is not typically used in many idiomatic expressions; however, discussions surrounding race and ethnicity often appear in broader contexts. Here are some phrases and their contextual uses:
Boston is known for its ethnic diversity.
Ethnic identity: Refers to a person’s sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group.
Many young people are searching for their ethnic identity.
Ethnic tensions: Refers to conflicts that arise between different ethnic groups.
The word "ethnicity" derives from the Greek word "ethnos," meaning "people, nation." It entered the English language in the mid-20th century, formed as a combination of "ethnic" which refers to the attributes or characteristics of a specific group of people, and the suffix "-ity," which indicates a condition or quality.