noun
- Plural of ethnos; groups of people sharing a common culture, language, ancestry, or identity.
Usage: Formal or academic usage; Often used in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies
Examples
- The region is home to several distinct ethnoses with their own traditions and languages.
- Anthropologists study how different ethnoses interact and maintain their cultural identities.
- The country's constitution recognizes the rights of all ethnoses within its borders.
- Historical conflicts often arose between competing ethnoses in the area.
- Modern cities bring together ethnoses from around the world.