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
“Asian Americans are actually the first racial and ethnic group for whom cancer is the leading cause of death,” said Scarlett Gomez, a cancer epidemiologist at UC San Francisco and a lead on the project.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
"Resolving this issue with a conciliatory spirit through dialogue between Khmer and Khmer is the best option for the national and Cambodian people's interest," Kem Sokha said, referring to the majority ethnic group in Cambodia.
From Barron's • May 25, 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
