Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The Uighur population refers specifically to the ethnic minority group predominantly residing in China's Xinjiang region. They have distinct cultural traditions and language.
Related terms
Ethnic Cleansing: The systematic removal or extermination of a particular ethnic group from a specific geographic area.
Human Rights Violations: Actions or policies that infringe upon the basic rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals, such as freedom of religion, expression, and assembly.
Cultural Assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt the dominant culture of a society, often resulting in the loss or suppression of their own cultural identity.