Ethnicity

Definition
A social group you belong that shares the same culture, heritage, language, religion, etc.

Example
Life Example: My ethnicity I refer myself to is Hispanic because I speak Spanish, both my parents are Mexican, and are catholic. I can relate whenever I speak to hispanic people.

Another example: There are many different ethnicity’s for example white, Native American, African American, Asian, Japanese, etc. that people consider themselves part of.

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