Society
ethnicity
noun
Definition
The fact of belonging to a social group with a common national or cultural tradition.
In a sentence
“The survey collected data on ethnicity to assess disparities in healthcare access.”
Synonyms
cultural backgroundheritageracial group
Common collocations
- ethnic minority
- ethnic diversity
- ethnic identity
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urbanisation
noun
The process by which more people come to live in towns and cities.
demographics
noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
inequality
noun
Difference in status, opportunities, or outcomes between individuals or groups.
integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.