Nationality vs. Ethnicity

It is easy to confuse nationality and ethnicity, but there is a major difference between them.

Nationality (noun) is the relationship between a person and the political state to which he belongs or is affiliated.

Ethnicity (noun) is the identification of a person with a particular racial, cultural, or religious group.

Here are a few examples that will demonstrate the difference between the two.

Circle the Correct Answer:

1. My nationality/ethnicity is American.

2. My ethnicity/nationality is Hispanic.

Answers: nationality, ethnicity