ethnos

/ˈɛθnɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

a group of people united by common racial, cultural, or national characteristics

“The ancient Greeks saw the various city-states as different ethnos, each with their own distinct culture.”

2. noun

a group of people forming a distinct ethnic group

“The anthropologist studied the different ethnos in the region, noting their unique customs and traditions.”

Synonyms

  • community
  • nation
  • people
  • tribe

Antonyms

  • cosmopolitan
  • individualist