A collective of individuals who share a sense of belonging based on common cultural elements such as language, religion, and traditions, often forming a distinct community that maintains a unique identity apart from other groups.
A group of people bound together by shared ancestry, history, and cultural practices, which may evolve over time and can exist across multiple sovereign states, often leading to complex social and political dynamics.
An identifiable community characterized by a shared awareness of their common heritage, lifestyle, and customs, where intergroup solidarity often transcends individual interests, especially in the context of interactions with other ethnic groups.
A community defined by collective consciousness rooted in shared cultural traits, including language and lifestyle, which influences their social structure and political aspirations, while being distinct from broader national identities.
Example:
アジアにはたくさんの民族がいる。
A group of people within a nation that has a smaller population compared to the dominant ethnic group, often defined by distinct language and cultural practices, and generally marginalized within the larger society.
Ethnic communities that maintain unique customs and traditions, yet exist in a subordinate social position relative to the majority population in a multi-ethnic state.
Populations characterized by their limited numbers compared to the larger ethnic majority, often experiencing economic, social, or political disadvantages.
Example:
少数民族の雇用促進政策とはいっても、建前にすぎず、現状はマイノリティーが職に就けるチャンスなどほとんどない。
地域に古くから住んでおり、その土地の文化や伝統を継承している民族。
特定の国や地域に元から存在し、外部からの支配や移住者によって影響を受けつつも、その独自のアイデンティティを維持している人々。
自然環境と長い歴史的な関係を持ち、自らの社会的、政治的権利を擁護しようとする集団。
A group of people whose lifestyle revolves around horse riding and equestrian activities, often associated with nomadic practices in the grasslands of Eurasia, engaging in herding, conquest, and trade.
A tribe characterized by their dependence on horses for mobility and livelihood, historically known for their roles as nomads and conquerors in regions such as the Eurasian steppes, including groups like the Scythians and Huns.
Music that reflects the unique cultural characteristics and traditions of a specific ethnic group.
Musical forms and styles that are rooted in the customs, history, and identity of a particular community.
Traditional sounds and rhythms that convey the heritage and collective experiences of a specific group of people.