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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Ethnic groups refer to social groups that share a common cultural background, including shared language, customs, traditions, and beliefs. These groups often have a collective identity based on their cultural heritage.
Cultural identity is the sense of belonging and identification with a particular culture or ethnic group.
Acculturation: Acculturation refers to the process through which an individual adopts or acquires elements of another culture while still retaining aspects of their original culture.