Ethnic Group

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθ.nɪk ɡruːp/

Definitions of ethnic group

noun a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or heritage

Example Sentences

A1 My friend belongs to a different ethnic group.

A2 There are various ethnic groups living in this city.

B1 The government is working on policies to support minority ethnic groups.

B2 The museum has a special exhibit on the history of a particular ethnic group.

C1 Sociologists study the dynamics of interaction between different ethnic groups.

C2 The cultural festival celebrates the diversity of ethnic groups in the region.

Examples of ethnic group in a Sentence

formal The government recognized the rights of each ethnic group within the country.

informal Our neighborhood is very diverse, with people from different ethnic groups living here.

slang I love trying food from different ethnic groups, it's always so flavorful.

figurative In the world of music, each genre can be seen as its own ethnic group with unique characteristics.

Grammatical Forms of ethnic group

• past tense: identified
• plural: ethnic groups
• comparative: more ethnic
• superlative: most ethnic
• present tense: identifies
• future tense: will identify
• perfect tense: has identified
• continuous tense: is identifying
• singular: ethnic group
• positive degree: ethnic
• infinitive: to identify
• gerund: identifying
• participle: identified

Origin and Evolution of ethnic group

First Known Use: 1945 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The term 'ethnic group' originated from the Greek word 'ethnos', which referred to a group of people sharing a common cultural, linguistic, or religious identity.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in anthropology to categorize different cultural groups, the term 'ethnic group' has evolved to encompass a broader range of identities and characteristics beyond just cultural distinctions.