ethnicity

noun

eth·​nic·​i·​ty eth-ˈni-sə-tē 

plural ethnicities

1

: ethnic quality or affiliation

aspects of ethnicity

2

: a particular ethnic affiliation or group

students of diverse ethnicities

Synonyms of ethnicity

• nationality
• nation

Examples of ethnicity in a Sentence

a university with a student body of diverse ethnicities

Recent Examples on the Web

Inclusivity is at the forefront of its core values, from hair and skin products for all ethnicities to gender-neutral loos and an LGBTQ+ ambassador. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

This link remained even after accounting for race and ethnicity, income levels, and health differences between the two groups. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The agency is also looking at addressing drivers refusing rides because of a person’s ethnicity, race, gender, disability and other factors. —Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026

PSAs could be stratified by family history, ethnicity, and comorbidities to help men make informed decisions. —Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ethnicity

• basicity
• chronicity
• complicity
• cyclicity
• duplicity
• facticity
• felicity
• helicity
• plasticity
• publicity
• rusticity
• simplicity