Definitions

1. verb

to attribute ethnic characteristics or origins to something or someone, especially in a way that is not necessarily accurate or reliable

“The historian was criticized for ethnizing the ancient culture by imposing modern-day categories on their customs.”

2. verb

to treat ethnic identity as a key aspect of a person’s or group’s experience or identity

“The novelist chose to ethnize the immigrant experience in her novel, highlighting the challenges they faced.”

3. verb

to make something or someone more ethnically distinct or visible

“The artist’s use of vibrant colors and patterns ethnized the cultural heritage of the community depicted in the mural.”

4. noun

the attribution of ethnic characteristics or origins to something or someone, especially in a way that is not necessarily accurate or reliable

“The ethnization of the ancient civilization has been a topic of debate among historians.”