ethnicity

noun

eth-ˈni-sə-tē How to pronounce ethnicity (audio)
Definition of ethnicitynext
as in nationality
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions a university with a student body of diverse ethnicities

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Recent Examples of ethnicity Later that month, Nallasivan noted that 27 cross-functional leaders approved the campaign and alleged that he was targeted because of his race, ethnicity and national origin, according to his lawsuit. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 He was subsequently dismissed by Dior and, months later, found guilty by a French court of making public insults based on origin, religion, race, or ethnicity. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Galliano retreated from public life for two years and was found guilty by a Paris court of public insults based on religion, race and ethnicity. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026 Similar to the Army, SAE was filled with young men from all walks of life; every economic background, faith, and ethnicity were represented. — Todd Buchanan, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ethnicity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethnicity
  1. nationality
  2. nation
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  • In both posts, Karimi said the conflict was not about Walton's ethnicity or nationality.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Those trafficked away from Chile have two identities, names, and nationalities, creating legal complications.
    — Ashoka, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of nationality
Noun
  • Tiani had pledged to improve security in the Sahel nation, a major uranium producer, but jihadist attacks have persisted.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rescue teams in Nepal have located 187 tourists after deadly landslides ripped through the Himalayan nation on Wednesday, local officials said Saturday, with around 3,000 people still missing on both sides of the Nepal-China border.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of nation

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“Ethnicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethnicity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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