ethnic group

Example Sentences

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Though Latinos make up about 40% of the state’s population and are California’s largest ethnic group, they historically have lower turnout in elections and are underrepresented in government.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Research data in the briefs shows that, over the past five years, the number of students experiencing homelessness has increased within every racial and ethnic group — except Filipino students,” the study authors wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The area is a stronghold of Senegal's Lebou ethnic group, a fishing people closely tied to the ocean who live throughout the Dakar region.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

He participated in various crowd-pulling activities, including racing a cheetah and dancing with members of the Masaai ethnic group.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

The idea of “group rights” was that no racial or ethnic group could take precedence over any other.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela