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ethnicity

/ɛθˈnɪsɪti/

Meanings
noun
The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.

Examples :

""The school celebrates the diversity of its students by hosting a cultural fair showcasing different aspects of each student's ethnicity, like food, music, and traditions." "
culture race group society nation human

Related Words

Illustration regarding

regarding verb

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration experiences

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration celebrates

celebrates verb

/ˈsɛləˌbreɪts/ /ˈsɛləbrɪts/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration ethnicities

ethnicities noun

/ɛθˈnɪsɪtiz/ /ɛθˈnɪsətiz/

The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.

"Our school celebrates the diverse ethnicities of its students with a yearly cultural festival, showcasing food, music, and traditions from around the world. "

Illustration traditions

traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

Illustration diversity

diversity noun

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/

The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

"The school's student body shows a great diversity of interests and backgrounds. "

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generations noun

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "