Kalid is an African American who was born in the United States but is currently living in Australia. When asked his political and religious beliefs, he describes himself as more similar to those who are located in the northeastern states than those who are located in the southern part of the United States. At times, his friends amuse themselves at Kalid's expense by mocking his Brooklyn accent. The above statements are describing Kalid's ______.

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Kalid's ethnicity is being described, as his cultural beliefs are more similar to those in the northeastern states. This suggests that he may identify with a particular cultural group, which is what ethnicity refers to. Nationality refers to the country one holds citizenship in, which is not as relevant to the description of Kalid. Race is also not explicitly mentioned, although we know that he is African American. Finally, the description does not provide enough information to determine Kalid's mainstream cultural group.

Kalid Is an African American Who Was Born in the United