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“ethnic group” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛtni/

Example

Elle fait partie d'une ethnie.

She belongs to an ethnic group.

Illustration for ethnie (ethnic group)

How to say “ethnic group” in French

“Ethnic group” in French is ethnie.

A culturally distinct population connected by common traditions, language, history, and collective identity.

Full entry for ethnie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ethnie

Il existe plusieurs ethnies dans ce pays.

There are several ethnic groups in this country.

Tips for using ethnie

  • Ethnie describes cultural belonging rather than citizenship or a state, so it is not interchangeable with nation.

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