ethnicity
|eth-nic-i-ty|
B2
/ɛθˈnɪsɪti/
shared cultural identity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ethnicity' originates from the Greek word 'ethnos,' where 'ethnos' meant 'nation' or 'people.'
Historical Evolution
'ethnos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'ethnicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ethnicity.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nation or people,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a social group with a common culture or heritage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.
The festival celebrated the ethnicity of the local community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35