ethnicity

English

/ɛθˈnɪsɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.
  • An ethnic group.
  • (casual) Race; common ancestry.

Etymology

Suffix from English ethnic.

Origin

English

ethnic

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