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**FelixQY** · 01-12-2012, 02:22 PM

What is your opinion on this? Are Austrians just Germans with a different political label or are they a viable separate ethnic group from the Germans? And what physical differences do you think exist between the two groups?

Wikipedia:

An ethnic group (or ethnicity) is a group of people whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, a common culture (often including a shared religion) and/or an ideology that stresses common ancestry or endogamy.[1][2][3] Another definition is "...a highly biologically self-perpetuating group sharing an interest in a homeland connected with a specific geographical area, a common language and traditions, including food preferences, and a common religious faith".[4] Wikipedia about Austrians:

Austrians (German: Österreicher) are a nation and ethnic group, consisting of the population of the Republic of Austria and its historical predecessor states who share a common Austrian culture and Austrian descent.[15]

01-12-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
FelixQY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 601 Senior Member	Austrians and Germans What is your opinion on this? Are Austrians just Germans with a different political label or are they a viable separate ethnic group from the Germans? And what physical differences do you think exist between the two groups? Wikipedia: An ethnic group (or ethnicity) is a group of people whose members identify with each other, through a common heritage, often consisting of a common language, a common culture (often including a shared religion) and/or an ideology that stresses common ancestry or endogamy.[1][2][3] Another definition is "...a highly biologically self-perpetuating group sharing an interest in a homeland connected with a specific geographical area, a common language and traditions, including food preferences, and a common religious faith".[4] Wikipedia about Austrians: Austrians (German: Österreicher) are a nation and ethnic group, consisting of the population of the Republic of Austria and its historical predecessor states who share a common Austrian culture and Austrian descent.[15]
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