Translation

ethnic background / cultural heritage / ancestry

Meaning

A social group that shares a common national, cultural, or ancestral heritage, often including language, religion, or traditions.

Examples

• The school celebrates the diverse ethnicity of its student body during the annual cultural festival.
  学校は毎年恒例の文化祭で、生徒たちの多様な民族的背景を祝います。
• He chose not to disclose his ethnicity on the job application form.
  彼は求職申込書に自分の民族的背景を記載しないことを選択した。