ethnic
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ethnic
Related to an ethnic group; concerning belonging to a people group defined by shared culture, language, origin, or traditions.
In Berlin leben Menschen verschiedenster ethnischer Herkunft zusammen.
People of a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds live together in Berlin.
The adjective 'ethnisch' (ethnic) belongs to the noun 'die Ethnie' (ethnic group), which refers to a people group with shared culture and origin.
Die Studie untersucht die Zusammensetzung der Bevölkerung nach Ethnien.
The study examines the composition of the population by ethnic groups.
Don't confuse 'ethnisch' (ethnic) with the similarly sounding word 'ethisch' (ethical). 'Ethnisch' refers to the origin and culture of a people group, while 'ethisch' concerns morality and right action.
Das Museum zeigt Kunst aus verschiedenen ethnischen Gruppen.
The museum shows art from different ethnic groups.
'Ethnisch' (ethnic) is very often used in fixed combinations, for example 'ethnische Herkunft' (ethnic origin), 'ethnische Gruppe' (ethnic group), 'ethnische Minderheit' (ethnic minority), or 'ethnischer Konflikt' (ethnic conflict).
Das Gesetz verbietet Diskriminierung aufgrund der ethnischen Herkunft.
The law prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin.
The word 'ethnisch' (ethnic) is mainly used in formal, sociological, political, or academic contexts.
Der Bericht analysiert die ethnische Vielfalt in der Region.
The report analyzes the ethnic diversity in the region.
national
National and ethnisch can both describe a group’s affiliation. National highlights the connection to a nation or state, whereas ethnisch refers to a shared ethnic group with its culture, language, or origin. Choose national for state affiliation and ethnisch for shared origin or culture.
Die ethnische Minderheit pflegt ihre gemeinsame Sprache und ihre Traditionen.
The ethnic minority preserves its shared language and traditions.
Die nationale Minderheit besitzt in diesem Staat eigene kulturelle Rechte.
The national minority has its own cultural rights in this state.
