Multinational States

Definition

Multinational states are countries that consist of multiple distinct cultural or ethnic groups living within its borders. These groups often have different languages, religions, traditions, and historical backgrounds.

Related terms

Ethnic conflict: Conflicts arising from tensions between different ethnic groups within a multinational state.

Assimilation: The process through which individuals or groups adopt the dominant culture of another society, often resulting in the loss of their original cultural identity.

Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between the central government and regional governments, providing some autonomy for different regions within a multinational state.