Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethnostate
Noun
/ˈɛθnoʊsteɪt/
Definition
A political entity characterized by a predominance of a specific ethnic group.
Examples
- Some political movements advocate for the establishment of an ethnostate to preserve cultural identity.
- Debates about the morality and feasibility of an ethnostate are prevalent in various regions around the world.
- Throughout history, several nations have been accused of acting like an ethnostate by marginalizing minority groups.
Meaning
An ethnostate aims to maintain the political and cultural interests of a particular ethnicity, often leading to policies that prioritize that group over others.
Synonyms
- Ethnic state
- Cultural state
- Nationalist state
