English–Korean
“ethnic group” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationminjok
Example
축제에는 여러 민족이 참여했다.chuk jje e neun yeo reo min jo gi cha myeo haet tta
Several ethnic groups participated in the festival.
How to say “ethnic group” in Korean
“Ethnic group” in Korean is 민족 (minjok).
A human community with a common heritage expressed through culture, language, and history.
Example sentences with 민족
그 지역에서는 민족 행사에 많은 사람이 참여한다.keu chi yeo ge seo neun min jok haeng sa e ma neun sa ra mi cha myeo han da
Many people participate in an ethnic event in that region.
Tips for using 민족
- English speakers should not automatically equate this word with nation because it describes a cultural community, which may extend across national borders.