Ethnic Identity

noun A color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet, as of blood, fire, or rubies

adjective Of a color resembling that of blood or a ripe tomato

• The red man was a prominent figure in Native American folklore.
• I saw the red man walking down the street earlier.
• That red man always knows how to throw a great party.
• The red man symbolizes passion and strength in many cultures.

noun a term used to describe someone who pretends to be black or of a different race for personal gain or attention

• The act of blackfishing involves a person pretending to be Black when they are not.
• I can't believe she's blackfishing on social media, it's so obvious she's not actually Black.
• She's totally blackfishing on her Instagram, it's ridiculous.
• His attempt at blackfishing was like a poorly executed disguise that fooled no one.

noun a member of a Slavic people living in the historical region of Lusatia in eastern Germany and parts of Poland

adjective relating to the Sorbs or their language or culture

• The Sorbian language is spoken by the Sorbian minority in Germany.
• I heard that there is a Sorbian cultural festival happening next weekend.
• I didn't know much about Sorbian culture until I visited their village.
• Learning about the Sorbian traditions opened up a whole new world for me.

noun a religious dance and ceremony of African origin in Brazil, in which participants are possessed by spirits

• Candomblé is a religion practiced in Brazil that originated from African spiritual traditions.
• Have you ever been to a candomblé ceremony? It's quite an experience!
• I heard the candomblé party last night was lit!
• The rhythm of the drums in candomblé is like a heartbeat connecting us to our ancestors.