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
An ethnic majority refers to a group of people who make up the largest portion of a population based on their shared ethnicity or race.
Related terms
Ethnic Minority: A group of people who make up a smaller portion of a population based on their shared ethnicity or race.
Multiculturalism: The coexistence and recognition of different ethnic groups within a society, promoting diversity and equality.
Assimilation: The process by which individuals from different ethnic backgrounds adopt the culture and customs of the dominant ethnic group in society.