Ethnic conflicts refer to conflicts between different ethnic groups based on cultural differences, including language, religion, customs, and history. These conflicts often arise when one group feels threatened by another's presence or seeks dominance over resources.
Related terms
Genocide: Genocide refers to the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular ethnic group with the intent to eliminate that group entirely.
Ethnic Cleansing: Ethnic cleansing involves forcibly removing members of an ethnic group from a particular area through various means such as violence, displacement, or intimidation.
Nationalism: Nationalism is a strong sense of pride and loyalty towards one's own nation or ethnic group, often leading to the exclusion or discrimination against other groups.