Ethnic minorities

Definition

Ethnic minorities refer to smaller or less dominant ethnic groups within a country that have distinct cultures, languages, and identities compared to the majority ethnic group.

Related terms

Ethnonationalism: This term refers to a political ideology that prioritizes the interests of a specific ethnic group above all others.

Multiculturalism: This term refers to policies or practices that recognize, respect, and celebrate diverse cultural backgrounds within a society.

Self-determination:

This term refers to the right of people belonging to an ethnic group or nation to freely determine their own political status and form their own government.