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
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.
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.
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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