Homework question?

[twinny_15]

My grandaughter needs to explain what ethnic origin means. I sort of know what it is, but not sure of true definition Help please.

[sir.prize]

Of or relating to a sizable group of people sharing a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage.
Being a member of a particular ethnic group, especially belonging to a national group by heritage or culture but residing outside its national boundaries

[twinny_15]

Thank you .