ethnos
Pronunciation: [ɛθnɔs]
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Learn how to use ethnos in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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The ethnos of the community celebrated its festival together every year.
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There are so many different ethnos in the city that it can feel very divided at times.
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What makes up the ethnos of your town?
How to pronounce ethnos
Pronunciation: [ɛθnɔs]
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Context: “social classification”
(noun) a way to categorize people based on their shared backgrounds, like race or nationality. It's like putting people into groups based on things they have in common, such as where their ancestors came from.
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Anthropologists study different ethnos to understand human behavior better.
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Ignoring the various ethnos in society can lead to misunderstandings.
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How many different ethnos do you think exist in the world?