noun
ethnic characteristics; national traits
Refers to the distinctive cultural, social, or psychological traits attributed to an ethnic group or nation.
その料理には民族性がよく表れている。
The dish clearly reflects the ethnic characteristics.
民族性の違いを理解することは国際
Understanding differences in national traits is important in international exchange.
民族 means 'ethnic group' or 'people', whereas 民族性 refers to the characteristics or nature of such a group.
Compound of 民族 (ethnic group) and 性 (nature, characteristic).