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
'das Volk' and 'die Ethnie' can both mean a group of people with a shared culture, language, history, or origin. 'das Volk' is a more general word and can also mean a nation. 'die Ethnie' is more precise and is used when you want to emphasize a group's shared cultural or family origin. The word sounds somewhat more formal and often appears in academia, the media, or official texts. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about group identity. If the state or nation is the main focus, 'das Volk' is usually a better fit. If cultural origin is important, 'die Ethnie' is usually a better fit.
In dem Bericht geht es um eine Ethnie mit eigener Sprache und eigenen Traditionen.
The report is about an ethnic group with its own language and traditions.
Das Volk feiert jedes Jahr ein großes Fest mit Musik und Tanz.
The people celebrate a big festival with music and dancing every year.