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Originally Posted by Mynydd
Maybe we should speak (and think) in terms of meta-identity instead of meta-ethnicity?
A concept such as that of meta-identity I believe that it is more realistic as it is not forced by the limits of meta-ethnicity.
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Perhaps yes, but identity, albeit the only necessary factor for ethnogenesis, could never replace the description of ethnicities. Identity is as important though, but its hard to measure it, especially since identity is very fluid, whereas ethnicities often persist.
Nevertheless, instead of talking of Germanic or other linguistic meta-ethnic designations, in Scandinavia, which would normally be "Germanic", it would be much more accurate to talk of a Nordic meta-ethnicity or meta-identity, involving both the Finns, who are not Germanic, and every other nation and area, no matter other factors. This Nordic identity would be separated from the rest of Europe, including all Germanic countries.
Whats more, there is increasingly a European identity, but the survey I have this from described mainly Denmark [of Scandinavian countries] as having it.
For other areas, I am sure there are such meta-ethnicities/meta-identities, not based on linguistics, but on other factors, mainly being identity and geographical neighborliness.