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i am of Bengali descent vs i am of Bangladeshi descent

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings. 'I am of Bengali descent' refers to being of Bengali ethnicity, while 'I am of Bangladeshi descent' refers to being of Bangladeshi nationality. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize your ethnic background or your nationality.

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i am of Bengali descent

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate someone's Bengali ethnicity.

This phrase is used to express that someone is of Bengali descent, meaning they have Bengali ancestors or heritage.

Examples:

  • I am of Bengali descent, but I was born and raised in the United States.
  • She is of Bengali descent and speaks the language fluently.
  • I am of Bengali descent and this is probably my 30th visit to Calcutta, as we come regularly to visit relatives, but in all honesty it's the first time I've truly ...
  • I am of Bengali descent and this is probably my 30th visit to Calcut...ta, as we come regularly to visit relatives, but in all honesty it's the first time I've truly ...
  • Oct 22, 2012 ... I am of Bengali descent and your wording is pretty dumb. I believe you have done nothing for this country. I took the initative to serve to prove ...
  • Aug 9, 2013 ... Yesterday was a holiday for me and I am of Bengali descent. Gear used: Jackson USA Corey Beaulieu Signature KV6 & Jackson USA KV2 ...

Alternatives:

  • I have Bengali roots
  • My ancestry is Bengali
  • My heritage is Bengali
  • I come from a Bengali background
  • My family is of Bengali origin

i am of Bangladeshi descent

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate someone's Bangladeshi nationality.

This phrase is used to express that someone is of Bangladeshi descent, meaning they are from or have roots in Bangladesh.

Examples:

  • I am of Bangladeshi descent, so I visit Bangladesh often.
  • She is of Bangladeshi descent, but she was born in the UK.
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... I am of Bangladeshi descent and I am the second female in my entire family to pursue further education. I went to Mulberry School for Girls and ...
  • Dec 1, 2014 ... I am of Bangladeshi descent and I am the second female in my entire family to pursue further education. I went to Mulberry School for Girls and ...
  • Jun 28, 2009 ... I am of Bangladeshi descent as well, so this was particularly of interest to me. Now a Bangladeshi wedding is pretty far off from a traditional, ...
  • Sep 19, 2013 ... I am of Bangladeshi descent as well (but I was born and raised as a French- Canadian), I struggled a lot with accepting my queer identity and I ...

Alternatives:

  • I have Bangladeshi roots
  • My ancestry is Bangladeshi
  • My heritage is Bangladeshi
  • I come from a Bangladeshi background
  • My family is of Bangladeshi origin

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