ethnic group
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ethnic group
A group of people who share a collective identity through common characteristics such as culture, language, history, origin, or traditions.
Die Schweiz ist ein Beispiel für ein Land, in dem verschiedene Ethnien und Sprachgruppen zusammenleben.
Switzerland is an example of a country where different ethnic groups and language groups live together.
The related adjective is 'ethnisch' (ethnic). It is often used to describe nouns such as 'Gruppe' (group), 'Minderheit' (minority), or 'Konflikt' (conflict) more precisely.
In dieser Stadt leben viele verschiedene ethnische Gruppen friedlich zusammen.
Many different ethnic groups live together peacefully in this city.
The word 'Ethnie' (ethnic group) is a rather formal and academic term used in sociology, ethnology, and political discussions. It is not a typical word in everyday language.
Die Studie untersucht die kulturellen Traditionen verschiedener Ethnien in der Region.
The study examines the cultural traditions of different ethnic groups in the region.
A typical verb combination is 'einer Ethnie angehören' (to belong to an ethnic group). Note that the verb 'angehören' requires the dative.
Er fühlt sich keiner bestimmten Ethnie zugehörig.
He does not feel that he belongs to any particular ethnic group.
people / nation
Volk and Ethnie can both refer to a community with a shared culture, language, and origin. Volk often emphasizes shared history and a sense of belonging, while Ethnie describes such a group more as a category.
In ihrer Studie beschreibt die Forscherin dieselbe Gemeinschaft als eine Ethnie mit gemeinsamer Sprache.
In her study, the researcher describes the same community as an ethnic group with a shared language.
In ihren Liedern bezeichnet sich die Gemeinschaft als ein Volk mit gemeinsamer Geschichte.
In their songs, the community refers to itself as a people with a shared history.
