Ethnic groups
Ethnic Groups
Ethic Groups (pronunciation: /ˈɛθnɪk ˈɡruːps/) are categories of people who identify with each other, usually on the basis of presumed similarities such as common language, ancestry, history, society, culture or nation.
Etymology
The term "ethnic" and its derivative "ethnic group" are derived from the Greek word "ethnos", which originally meant "band of people living together, nation, people". It is also related to the Greek word "ethnikos", which means "national".
Related Terms
- Race: A grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct by society.
- Culture: The social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.
- Ancestry: The lineage or descent from an ancestor; the origin or background of something.
- Society: A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
- Nation: A stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, history, ethnicity, or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethnic groups
- Wikipedia's article - Ethnic groups
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