The dominant group in the country of Tilipo believes that its members are the original natives of the country. They force the minority groups to leave the country and introduce several laws that severely punish minorities who refuse to leave. As a result, most of the minorities in Tilipo fled to neighboring countries. Which of the following terms best describes the dominant group's actions?

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The actions described are best categorized as ethnic cleansing, which involves forcibly removing a particular ethnic or religious group from an area by a more dominant group, often involving violence, intimidation, and legal measures to create a homogenous region.

The Dominant Group in the Country of Tilipo Believes That