Answer:
ethnicity
Explanation:
Ethnicity is the classification of a people based on national origin and/or culture.
Culture is said to be a peoples way of life, this includes the values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs. All the attributes that are unique to a particular group of people and passed from one generation to the next.
The common ethnic groups are, African American, Asian/Pacific American, European American, Hispanic American, Middle Eastern/Arabian American, Native American.