Ethnicity refers to ethnic traits, background, allegiance, or association of cultures. People who belong to ethnic groups are indentified by characteristics. The words 'ethnicity' and 'ethnic group' originates from the Greek wod 'ethnos' which means 'nation'. The term 'ethnic' in the UK often means 'race', whereas in North America 'race' tends to mean colour.
Examples of ethnic groups include: Mexicans, Spanish, Scottish, Catholic, coloured people, Muslims and Hutus. A stereotypical example of describing an ethnic group is Spanish people eat tapas or paella, they're Catholic and enjoy bull fighting.
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