The multiplicity of beliefs, behaviours and traditions held in common by a group of people bound by particular linguistic, historical, geographical, religious and/or racial homogeneity. Ethnic diversi [..]

The cultural practices, language, cuisine, and traditions — not biological or physical differences — used to distinguish groups of people.

1[uncountable] the fact of belonging to a particular race or culture Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age, and ethnicity.2[countable, usually plural] (formal) a group of people w [..]

"ethnic character," 1953, from ethnic + -ity. Earlier it meant "paganism" (1772).

The shared cultural identity of persons from a particular national, linguistic, or geographical group. Related: Investigating Identity Intersecting Identities The Body in Art

identity in a group sharing genetic characteristics, culture, language, religion, or history.

A socially defined category or membership of people who may share a nationality, heritage, language, culture and/or religion.

One's ethnic group.

The categorisation socially based on a person's ethnic group. See ethnic identity.

 identification (by oneself of by others) with a specific ethnic group. An ethnic group is made up of people who identify themselves as belonging to the same group. This group identity is usually base [..]

an idea similar to race that groups people according to common origin or background. The term usually refers to social, cultural, religious, linguistic and other affiliations although, like race, it is sometimes linked to perceived biological markers. Ethnicity is often characterized by cultural features, such as dress, language, religion, and soci [..]

The culture and lifestyle of an ethnic group, often manifest in a distinctive residential area of a city. Contrast with racial group. See ghetto.

The real or perceived commonalties within a group of people that differentiates it from other groups.

A social construct that divides people into smaller social groups based on characteristics such as shared sense of group membership, values, behavioral patterns, language, political and economic interests, history and ancestral geographical base. Examples of different ethnic groups are: Cape Verdean, Haitian, African American (black); Chinese, Kore [..]

the identity of groups based on shared characteristics such as language, culture, history or geographic origin.

The phenomenon of organizing around some aspect of shared culture to integrate an identity group, differentiate it from other groups, and compete in a multi-ethnic context for resources.

(n) an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties

The shared culture of a social group which gives its members a common identity in some ways different from other social groups.

The ethnic group or groups to which an individual belongs. The concept of ethnicity adopted by the Ministry of Education is a social construct of group affiliation and identity. The Ministry of Educat [..]

Belonging to a common group with shared heritage, often linked by race, nationality and language.

The social group a person belongs to, and either identifies with or is identified with by others, as a result of a mix of cultural and other factors including language, diet, religion, ancestry, and physical features traditionally associated with race (see race). Increasingly, the concept is being used synonymously with race but the trend is pragma [..]

Refers to a sense of identity based on common socio-history, language and geographical, religious, racial and cultural heritage. Although everyone belongs to at least one ethnic group, the term “ethni [..]

A social construct that divides people into smaller social groups based on characteristics such as shared sense of group membership, values, behavioral patterns, language, political and economic inter [..]

 sharing a distinctive cultural and historical tradition often associated with race, place of origin, ancestry or creed.

a fusion of traits that belong to a group–shared values, beliefs, norms, tastes, behaviors, experiences, memories, and loyalties. Often deeply related to a person’s identity.

A social construct which divides people into smaller social groups based on characteristics such as shared sense of group membership, values, behavioral patterns, language, political and economic inte [..]

An ethnic group is defined as a social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.

The concept of an ethnic group forms the connection between culture and society. The term designates a social group that is different from other groups because of specific cultural traits. These trait [..]

The racial, religious, linguistic traits belonging to a particular human group.

A group or category of people who have a shared cultural heritage.

Physical and cultural characteristics that make a social group distinctive. These may include, but are not limited to national origin, ancestry, language, shared history, traditions, values, and symbols—all of which contribute to a sense of distinctiveness among members of the group.

A person’s self-identification with an ethnic group. For the purposes of the Scholarship Search Service, those ethnic groups include African American or Black, Native American or Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino/a, and White. Students are given the option of indicating their ethnicity on their application for admission. [..]

the culture of people in a given geographic region, including their language, heritage, religion and customs